Sony Walkman WM-FX313 with Gemstar VideoPlus+ and Portable CD Player
This lot brings together a Sony WM-FX313 Walkman FM/AM cassette radio, a Gemstar VideoPlus+ programming unit and a silver portable compact disc player with its earphones. The Sony model is finished in black and carries the Walkman and FM/AM branding, along with an anti-rolling mechanism marking and a Mega Bass switch. The Gemstar unit is a handheld VideoPlus+ device with a numeric keypad and a small LCD window, labelled Gemstar on the lower panel. The silver CD player is marked as a programmable compact disc player and features a central LCD display, a circular disc area and a set of transport controls. A mains adaptor, a grey battery pack and loose cabling are also included.
Condition, Originality and Collector Interest
Signs of age and handling are visible across the group, and no guarantee is given as to the operation of any item. The Sony Walkman, Gemstar unit and CD player each retain their original casings and printed markings, which will appeal to collectors of late twentieth century consumer electronics. The mixed selection of portable audio, video recording aids and accessories offers a useful grouping for enthusiasts of vintage Walkman models, for those restoring or repurposing equipment, or for anyone building a display of retro personal technology.
