Nov
21
Sony’s latest Walkman debuts at lower price
Sony’s latest Walkman debuts at lower price: all of the 512MB/1GB/2GB models cost at least ￥5,200 (~$45) lower than estimated. We presented the new WALKMAN line-up back in September.
The 2GB NW-A608 goes for ￥23,800-26,800 (~ $200-225) compared to Sony’s announced ￥32,000 (~ $270). A 2GB iPod nano costs from Apple and around ￥20,000-21,800 (~ $170-185).
The 20GB NW-A3000 goes for ￥32,800 (~ $275)—original estimate ￥35,000 (~ $295); ￥2,000 (~ $17) cheaper than Apple’s video iPod.
(Please take the moment to thank us for taking the time to work out those currency conversions—you’re welcome!)
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