Yes, Sony Ericsson has already gone about communicating its intention to deliver Android 4.0 to its Xperia smartphone collection, but the company is now sharing further details about the pending arrival. So, we thought you’d like to be in on the know. For starters, the first devices to receive the upgrade will be the Arc S, Neo V and Ray, each of which are on-track for a late March / early April rollout. Then, beginning in late April / early May, Sony intends to deliver Ice Cream Sandwich to the Active, Arc, Mini, Mini Pro, Neo, Play and Xperia Pro handsets. Even the Live with Walkman is set to receive a new lease on life during the time frame. In each case, the latest version of Android will be rolled out in phases, over the course of a few weeks. Now, let’s just hope that Sony Ericsson is able to keep to its schedule.

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Designers Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann have painstakingly re-created a range of retro devices with meticulously sliced paper — including a Game Boy, a Polaroid camera and a Walkman.

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Aside from with a handful of stateside early adopters (and a few million others in Japan) eager to embrace any new technology, Sony’s rather extensive line of MiniDisc Walkmans never had a chance to dominate the portable audio market. But for one reason or another, the company kept up production of the optical player / recorder combos for nearly 20 years, after the first Sony MZ1 launched in Japan in September of ’92. With a countless selection of more affordable solid-state alternatives available today, however, it’s certainly not shocking to see good ole MD go the way of the laserdisc and the cassette. Now, only one question remains: How long until we see the compact disc suffer a similar fate?

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Sony SRF-59 FM/AM Radio Walkman with Sony MDR Headphones

• Lightweight and compact FM/AM Walkman (weighs only 3 ounces)
• Included Sony MDR headphones act as FM antenna
• Local/distant switch ensures optimal reception
• Single AA battery provides long use (100-140 hours using a Sony alkaline)
• Weighs only 3 ounces; belt clip included

Whether you like music or sports, you can have hours of listening pleasure with this portable AM/FM radio from Sony. The compact design is lightweight and unobtrusive so you can take it anywhere, and the provided belt clip is handy when youM-^Rre exercising. The local/distant (DX) switch allows for optimal reception in most areas and it achieves all this with a single M-^SAAM-^T battery!The SRF-59 is lightweight, simple-to-use FM/AM stereo receiver. Weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), this compact player is a perfect companion for the track, bike trail or work area. The FM antenna is part of the headphone cord, so you are sure to receive a strong signal. The AM antenna is a ferrite bar type. The local/distant switch will help you fine tune the reception. Both the volume and tuning buttons are rotary dials, providing a nice sight-free way to make major changes to the Walkman. Sony has included their MDR (micro dynamic receiver) headphones with the SRF-59. These headphones are open air

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Walkman Car Connecting Pack for MD Walkman and CD Walkman (Model# CPA-9C)

• Compatible with car cassette decks that have side tape opening
• Self-adjusting spring head and silent mechanism
• Ideal for use with Sony’s MiniDisc and Discman CD players
• Mini-plug inserts into CD or MD player’s headphone jack
• Works with non-Sony products

Connect your Portable CD Player to your car stereo with the help of this Sony Car Cassette Adaptor!The Sony CPA-9C cassette adaptor allows you to connect your minidisc or CD player to a vehicle cassette player. While this Sony product works best with Sony CD and MD players, the adaptor will operate with non-Sony products as well. There are a couple of key features to this adaptor which make it a fine choice. The first notable feature is the spring-loaded head. The head will automatically adjust itself to your vehicle’s cassette deck, ensuring that the two heads have optimum contact and transfer the best possible sound. The second key feature is the silent mechanism. A silent mechanism yields less operational noise and a better quality MD or CD sound. This adaptor works with all cassette players which require you to insert the tape opening facing the side. The mini-plug inserts into a portable CD or MD headphone jack. The cassette adaptor is a cheap way to make your vehicle CD and MD op

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