Disappointingly, there is no way to connect a USB directly to the device ... It was all so promising for the Sony NWZ-W273 Walkman MP3 player but ultimately it failed to impress in the area ...

There have been plenty of iconic gadget releases throughout the years, but none are quite as legendary as the Sony Walkman.

Five examples of the best new audio tech for one, spanning from a 1980s-infused portable record player to earbuds promising lossless audio over Bluetooth, and a new Walkman – the greatest name mobile ...