Since 2005, the Walkman was in disgrace. With the advent of theiPod sales were down so much that Sony was forced to make various products by associating their names with the Walkman, phones, stereos and more. But there was nothing to pick up the once-giant player of the 80s and 90s. At least until now.

In Japan, where technology is the daily bread for the first time in 4 years, the Walkman has outsold the iPod. Specifically, the current market share of Sony equipment is 43%, while the iPod is 42%. It is a difference of 1% very significant, considering that the iPod has a touch and navigation mode wifi addition to games and other functions for training. Despite all these possibilities, the Walkman has been the preferred option of the Japanese.

Anyway, I doubt this will keep awake to Apple, which still has a significantly large market share worldwide, although a trend worthy of having it under the radar. Perhaps it is in the simplicity of functions is what makes it more attractive. To listen to music or podcasts while jogging or driving, a Walkman enough.

The fact is that the star ever gadget from Sony is reluctant to fall and starts giving a fierce battle, its renewed version