Sony NW-A306 walkman based on Android
The new Sony NW-A306 walkman will have Android as its operating system, the Japanese mega concern reports.
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Back from never been gone: the walkman
Sony is best known among game enthusiasts as the makers of the PlayStation, but Sony’s walkmans were also a household name. The Sony NW-A306 walkman (€400) did not come out of the blue. The walkman is one of the many devices replaced by the smartphone. After all, a walkman is a music player linked to headphones. And the bits and bytes that are on the smartphone are of course much more convenient than the cassette tapes from the days when you were checked on a school trip to Berlin.
But still, the real music lovers swear by the Walkman. A loyal fan base of the Sony devices continued to buy them. Because they kept up with the times. You can now download the music files online. And in 2023, the Sony NW-A306 walkman has become a very cool device again. Pure music experience without being distracted by your smartphone, that is actually the strong point.
Android operating system
In terms of appearance, the latest Sony NW-A306 walkman strongly resembles a smartphone. Including some Google applications. No wonder. This is because it has Android installed on it.
As a result, this is not only a walkman, but you can also use it for simple internet tasks while enjoying the music. And you will see details of the song you are playing on the screen. That makes it a versatile device, where the focus is still on top sound reproduction.
Easy download and streaming
The technical possibilities of the have also been considerably increased. It is even easier to download music files and stream them to, for example, a hi-fi audio device, home cinema set or TV. With the latest model, Sony has clearly adopted the strengths of the smartphone.
Sublime sound reproduction through gold contacts
Gold is popular with electronics makers for several reasons, despite its high price. It is never affected by oxygen, is the best conductor after silver and is easy to process. So for really reliable electronics, gold is often used for soldering or for contact surfaces. Likewise with Sony. This ensures good sound quality.
Also with regard to the rest of the device, Sony has certainly not cut back on top components. This means that despite the small volume and low weight of around 100 g, the device still produces very good sound.
Of course, a lot depends on the quality of your headphones. Because in order to fully enjoy the quality of the sound of this rather expensive device, a first-class headset must of course be plugged in.
