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Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7

Personal Stereo
2000 (made)
Artist/Maker
Sony Corporation (maker)
Place of origin
Japan (made)

The original Walkman played pre-recorded cassette tapes, but the digital music file format known as MP3 is used in this version and enables recordings to be downloaded from the Internet. The device can store up to 80 minutes of music at a time. This model had been replaced with models with far greater memory capacity, as the technology of such devices has moved rapidly forward.

Object details

Categories
Product Design
Audio Equipment
Personal Accessories
Plastic
Object type
Personal stereo
Parts
This object consists of 14 parts.

  • Personal Stereo
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Adapter
  • Headphones
  • Headphones Extension Cord
  • USB Cable
  • Power Lead
  • MagicGate Memory Card
  • PC Application Software
  • Carrying Pouch
  • Printed Material
  • External Packaging
  • Internal Packaging
  • Internal Packaging
TitleSony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic and metal, with electrical and computer components
Plastic
Metal
Brief description
Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7; made in Japan.
Physical description
Personal stereo; flattened cylinder form on grey/silver plastic, incorporating a LED display and various ports for connection to other electrical devices.
Style
Contemporary
Gallery label
Sony
Memory Stick Walkman

The origional Walkman played pre-recorded tapes, but the digital music file format known as MP3 enables recordings to be downloaded free from the internet. This device can store up to 80 minutes of music at a time. Advanced sound technology takes the Walkman into a new era.
Because the technology means that music can be accessed fro free, MP3s represent a major challenge to the music industry.

Japan, 2000. Availible world wide. Lent by Sony UK Ltd
Credit line
Given by Sony United Kingdom Limited
Summary
The original Walkman played pre-recorded cassette tapes, but the digital music file format known as MP3 is used in this version and enables recordings to be downloaded from the Internet. The device can store up to 80 minutes of music at a time. This model had been replaced with models with far greater memory capacity, as the technology of such devices has moved rapidly forward.
Associated object
W.664:1-2001 (Object)
Collection
Furniture and Woodwork Collection
Accession number
W.665:1 to 14-2001

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Record createdJune 20, 2001
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O60018/sony-memory-stick-walkman-nw-personal-stereo-sony-corporation/
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