Sony releases $1,200 high-res audio Android-powered Walkman

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LAS VEGAS— Sony is trying to make the Walkman cool again.

The company's latest take on its classic music player, the ZX2, supports high resolution audio playback and is wifi, bluetooth and NFC-enabled.

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At first glance, the Walkman ZX2 looks more like an oddly-shaped smartphone than a music player. The Android-powered device (it runs Android 4.2, Jelly Bean) features a touchscreen and supports Android apps via the Play Store

But its real power— and the reason for its $1,200 price tag— lies in its S-Master HX processor, which enables the high resolution audio, though you'll need headphones or a speaker that supports high-res audio to enjoy it. Read more...

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