The first portable walkman device that can play old cartridges and comes with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 is coming soon to stores.
What is old is new again! A new device called “It's OK", Will appear on the market and will be a cassette player, compatible with Bluetooth. If you missed the days that the Sony Walkman dominated all the youth then, then you will love this machine!
And if you are wondering if it is necessary to combine an old and outdated technology with the latest wireless standard, the answer is of course no, but it is definitely something cool and interesting!
While people are now accustomed to Mp3 and stream, there are definitely users who miss the sound of movies or the twists and turns of vinyl, and this device aims to satisfy that nostalgia.
Η wireless συσκευή αναπαραγωγής μαγνητικών κασετών “It's OK” θα διαθέτει τεχνολογία Bluetooth 5.0, οπότε ενώ χρησιμοποιείτε ένα παλιό σχολικό μέσο αναπαραγωγής musics, you'll be able to connect it to a Bluetooth headset or a speaker, making it a very versatile device (assuming you still have some tapes you care to listen to).
In addition to playing music, the new walkman will be able to record audio. You will not have to worry about finding a store that still sells unwritten cassettes, as the manufacturer will include in the package of the device a cassette with a recording capacity of 60 minutes.
If you now really want to go back to your school years, there will also be a 3,5mm port so you can connect with a pair of wired headphones.
The device will be powered by two AA batteries, just like the old devices. This is an interesting choice planning, since manufacturers of most devices today opt for some kind of rechargeable battery.
The cassette player will be available in three different colors: Cloud (white), Sakura (pink) and Evening (blue). The cassette cover will be transparent so you can watch the cassette turn while listening to music.
In terms of device size, it is 118 mm x 84 mm x 33.5 mm and weighs 152 grams without the aforementioned AA batteries. It would be difficult for the makers to make it smaller, as it must be able to fit the cassette and all the mechanical parts required.
The manufacturer, called NIMN Lab, is seeking funding through Kickstarter. It has already exceeded its monetary target, which was quite modest at just $ 12.789, as funding has so far reached $ 80.885.
If you are interested in ordering a device for yourself you can do it for about $ 75 US dollars.
