Lab+1

__Lab 1 __ __Question: __ 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 are both used for the same purpose but are very different in design. Compared to the Sony Walkman, the iPod is thinner and more user friendly. The Walkman is much heavier than the iPod which uses the outside-in design. The Walkman is also mechanical compared to the iPod which is digital. When using the iPod a user can simply select a different song they want to listen to unlike the Sony where they would have to physically switch cassettes whenever they want to listen to new music. The batteries for the Walkman are also replaceable while the iPod battery is irreplaceable. The Sony Walkman was designed on the size of the tape basis while the iPod was more focused on the size of the hardrive. There is very little change in the design of the headphones, even though the iPod uses earbuds instead of the Sony’s over the ears but a user could easily switch headphones for both if they wish. A user could also see what they are listening to on the iPod and play games while doing so, unlike the Walkman. The buttons are also different; the Walkman has buttons, which requires to be pushed and stayed down while the iPod has the click wheel