Product code: Vintage Sony order walkman
The WM-FS493 and WM-FS495 were (yellow coloured) Sports Walkmans with stereo cassette player, AM/FM radio, and LCD clock, manufactured by the Sony Corporation and assembled in Malaysia, in approx 1995. The WM-FS495 was a U.S. model that had a TV tuner in addition to the AM/FM radio, and consequently this model is more sought after than the WM-FS493. These Walkmans were for the Sports market, for someone who may like to run or swim, and listen to music simultaneously. It has some useful functions such as auto reverse, which is vital if you are in the swimming pool. The LCD shows clock time, and there are timer controls for LAP functions as well. This unit measures 98.3 mm × 117.4 mm × 40.9 mm, and has a mass of 265 g including batterie There are three levels of Mega Bass settings consisting of Norm, Mid, Max. There is also a switch for automatic volume limiting system. The battery hatch is inside the cassette compartment, and there is a seal around the edges to prevent water entering order it.
The WM-FS493 and WM-FS495 were (yellow coloured) Sports Walkmans with stereo cassette player, AM/FM radio, and LCD clock, manufactured by the Sony Corporation and assembled in Malaysia, in approx 1995. The WM-FS495 was a U.S. model that had a TV tuner in addition to the AM/FM radio, and consequently this model is more sought after than the WM-FS493. These Walkmans were for the Sports market, for someone who may like to run or swim, and listen to music simultaneously. It has some useful functions such as auto reverse, which is vital if you are in the swimming pool. The LCD shows clock time, and there are timer controls for LAP functions as well. This unit measures 98.3 mm × 117.4 mm × 40.9 mm, and has a mass of 265 g including batterie There are three levels of Mega Bass settings consisting of Norm, Mid, Max. There is also a switch for automatic volume limiting system. The battery hatch is inside the cassette compartment, and there is a seal around the edges to prevent water entering order it.