WM-FX493

A mid-range FX-series radio Walkman from 2000, the FX493 uses a digital synthesized tuner with thirty-two presets alongside Mega Bass and a standard cassette mechanism. The plastic body runs on two AA batteries, and an LCD provides station and status feedback.

The design gave users preset convenience at a moderate price point. Sony added digital tuning here to refresh the FX range without premium costs, targeting listeners tired of analog drift while keeping the player firmly in the everyday radio category.