In 1992, Sony had placed ergonomics and ease of operation at the center of new models, making the player feel like a natural extension of the hand. The designs grew quieter and more invisible in the best sense, blending into routines without drawing attention to themselves.
WM-GX77
The WM-GX77 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities. It features Dolby B and auto-reverse, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It has an early combined configuration that combines radio and recording functions.
WM-RX77
The WM-RX77 is a Walkman with recording capabilities. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early lineage of portable devices that incorporated recording functionality.
WM-EX78
The WM-EX78 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.
WM-EX99R
The WM-EX99R is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic inversion function. It features Dolby B. It is an early high-performance model that combines automatic inversion and noise reduction functions.
WM-FX505
The WM-FX505 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, bass boost, and automatic reversal, and uses AA batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-EX707
The WM-EX707 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It is an early high-end model that enhances convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.
WM-FX707
The WM-FX707 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, and automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
WM-GX707
The WM-GX707 is a Walkman with radio and recording capabilities. It features Dolby B, remote control operation, automatic reversal, and is compatible with AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It has an early combined configuration that combines radio and recording functions.
WM-WX808
The WM-WX808 is a playback-only Walkman with an automatic reversal function. It features Dolby B and remote control operation. It is an early high-end model that enhanced convenience through the introduction of electronic control functions.
WM-FX909
The WM-FX909 is a Walkman with a built-in radio. It features Dolby B and is compatible with both AA batteries and gum-type rechargeable batteries. It belongs to the early Walkman lineage that integrated radio functionality.
1992 marked the point where the Walkman transitioned from something impressive to something simply there when needed. That seamless quality prepared the ground for the deliberate fragmentation into prestige and youth lines. 1992 left the category feeling second nature to users and primed for sharper segmentation, though the very invisibility made it harder to stand out against what was coming next.
