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CES 2015: Sony Walkman ZX2 - the walkman's big comeback

While it may seem strange to be talking about the Walkman in 2015, the device that was synonymous with music on the go before the iPod was, Sony has given us no other choice. At the consumer electronics fair CES 2015, Sony will present the Walkman ZX2. Hodimož has risen from the dead, but that does not mean that cassettes are also coming back, because it is an Android music device that supports high-resolution sound and does not want to be more than a gadget for audiophiles.

Sony Walkman ZX2 it brings back memories of the 80s and 90s, albeit without the once untouchables (such as tapes) and the look of another era. It is more reminiscent of its predecessor, the model ZX1 (2013), but unlike the latter, ZX2 offers much better quality audio experience, which will satisfy even the most demanding audiophile.

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Decorate it black matte case with a gold headphone jack and leather back, play buttons on the sides, 4-inch ne HD zaslon (854×480) in pomnilnik zmogljivosti 128 GB. It supports DSD, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless and other file formats and is intended exclusively for music playback. Therefore, it is powered by a relatively old operating system Android 4.2. Jelly Bean (2012), which does not mean that we cannot stream content from the store Google Play. Yes, it's not quite a replacement for your smartphone (which, as said, isn't intended), but it does support wireless connectivity (Bluetooth) for data transfer and wireless technology NFC (Near Field Communication) for connecting to speakers and headphones.

Here, a truly superb sound comes through, which will satisfy even the most demanding ears.
Here, a truly superb sound comes through, which will satisfy even the most demanding ears.

And now that we have found you nostalgia and you're already dreaming of a new Walkman, let's ground you a little. Packaged in a contemporary format, this timeline walk will put you at ease 940 euros. But it is a premium product that can fill your ears without charging more than 33 hours. It's coming in the spring, until then bring your "historic specimen" from the attic.

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