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 * Compare and contrast a Sony Walkman with an Apple iPod, and describe the differences in their physical construction, interface design, technology and delivery of sound. Quick sketches are helpful for this analytical process.**

The Sony Walkman and the Apple iPod both used for the same purpose of delivering music to an individual. However, they do differ in the physical construction as well as their interface design. The Sony Walkman has an older look to it which appears a lot bigger and lower quality. The square shaped device has a retro style to it with various buttons, consisting of a black, silver and navy blue color scheme. There are also words and symbols above each button which signify what the button's funtion is, they also appear bulky and squished together on the device. However, the iPod has a very modern look to it. The rectangular, thin shaped device gives a cool look as it is very light and smooth. The overall design itself seems much more simple than the Sony Walkman as the buttons are not labelled and cluttered together, rather quite simple and basic. The Sony Walkman is also a lot bigger than an iPod, hence making it harder to carry around. In terms of the delivery of sound, the Sony Walkman earphones are a lot larger than iPod earphones which are just a cord with two simple ear pieces where as the Sony Walkman earphones almost look like a Dj's headpiece. And so, comparing both the Sony Walkman and the iPod it seems as if the iPod is a lot more simpler for its users and more appealing in terms of the physical construction.