Sony releases $1,200 Android powered Walkman ZX2

Sony unveiled its Android powered Walkman ZX2 with high resolution audio playback, priced at $1,200 at the Consumer Electronics Forum yesterday. According to Mashable, the walkman supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and is NFC-enabled, said the company.

The walkman looks like a differently shaped smartphone rather than a music player.

The feature of the Android powered device includes a touchscreen and runs 4.2 jellybean version of Android operating system. The Walkman also supports Android apps that can be downloaded from its Play Store.

The S-Master HX processor in the Walkman enables the high resolution audio.