Walkman: A História Ilustrada (1979–2004) A timeline of Sony’s cassette Walkman models from 1979 to 2004 - EP.15 - 1985: SONY WALKMAN WM-W800

 

That same year, the WM-W800 was the only Walkman with dual tape decks, allowing cassette

 duplication without external gear. Sony joined two WM-10 mechanisms back-to-back, adding

 dedicated recording electronics. One deck handled recording with an erase head and pause

 control; the other managed playback with Dolby B and support for normal, chrome, and metal

 tapes. Compact and capable of live recording via a built-in stereo mic, its high price kept it

 mostly in enthusiast and professional hands.

Walkman: A História Ilustrada (1979–2004) A timeline of Sony’s cassette Walkman models from 1979 to 2004 - EP.14 - 1985: SONY WALKMAN WM-D3

 

By 1985, the WM-D3 joined the Walkman Professional line with a sliding pause control, built-in

 recording preamps, and Dolby noise reduction. Its compact recorder design earned respect

 among audio professionals.

Walkman: A História Ilustrada (1979–2004) A timeline of Sony’s cassette Walkman models from 1979 to 2004 - EP.13 - 1985: SONY WALKMAN WM-101

 

Also released in 1985, the WM-101 used a slim rechargeable “gum stick” cell while retaining AA

 support. Weighing under 200 grams, it favored portability. It shipped in black, red, light blue, and

 gray.