Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7
Personal Stereo
2000 (made)
2000 (made)
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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.
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| Parts | This object consists of 14 parts.
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| Title | Sony Memory Stick Walkman NW-MS7 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic and metal, with electrical and computer components |
| 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. |
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| 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) |
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| Accession number | W.665:1 to 14-2001 |
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| Record created | June 20, 2001 |
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