Why Sony can't bring back its classic Walkman models
A former Sony engineer explains why the company cannot simply restart production of classic Walkman models. The primary obstacles include the loss of specialized manufacturing parts, proprietary technology, and the disappearance of the industrial ecosystem that originally supported these devices.
Almost every time I post one of Sony’s early Walkman models , someone asks why the company cannot simply bring them back. I understand why. There are stories almost every week announcing that cassettes and CDs are back, and several manufacturers now sell new players for both formats. From the outside, it can look as though Sony only needs to choose one, update a few things, and put it back into production.
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