The first portable walkman device that can play old cartridges and comes with built-in Bluetooth 5.0 is coming soon to stores.
What it is old it's new again! A new device named “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And if you are wondering if it is necessary to combine an old and outdated technology with the latest wireless standard, the answer is of course no, but it is definitely something cool and interesting!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 some users who miss the sound of movies or the twists and turns of vinyl, and this device is meant to satisfy that nostalgia.
The "It's OK" wireless tape player will feature Bluetooth 5.0 technology, so while you're using an old-school music player, you'll be able to connect it to a Bluetooth headset or speaker, making it a very versatile device (assuming you still have some tapes you are interested in listening 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, as were the old devices. This is an interesting design option, as most device manufacturers today opt for some sort of rechargeable battery.
The cassette player will be available in three different versions Colourthe: Cloud (white), Sakura (pink) and Evening (blue). Its cover that protects the cassette will be transparent, so you can follow the turns of the cassette while listening to the 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.
