Walkman: A História Ilustrada (1979–2004) A timeline of Sony’s cassette Walkman models from 1979 to 2004 - EP.31 - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998: SONY WALKMAN Beans

 

Between 1995 and 1998, Sony released the “Beans,” a line of translucent cassette players.

 They used iridescent or opalescent shells, with some versions designed to glow in the dark.

A História Ilustrada do Walkman da SONY - série Sports - ep.16 - 1995: WM-FS493

 

1995 WM-FS493: The Feature-Heavy Fitness Walkman

The WM-FS493 rides the mid-90s fitness boom. It combined water resistance with digital tuning, Mega Bass, auto-reverse, and a built-in clock and stopwatch. Timing and convenience mattered as much as playback. Long battery life and sealed construction took priority over mechanical novelty. By this point, Sports Walkman had shifted from endurance to routine.