# Swappable Walkman Faceplates Sony E020 By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-05-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-e020-walkman-swappable-faceplates-that-match-your-style References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/393115/sony-e020-walkman-lets-you-match-your-mp3-player-with-your-clothes) The appearance and type of gadgets you own make statements about your style. According to [Gizmodo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-special), [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306) E020 Walkman, due to hit the US market around mid-June, is a flash-based USB MP3 player for kids who like to coordinate their gadgets with their outfits. The E020's main selling point is its [swappable faceplate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01), which lets you change the player's style to suit your mood. It's not just a pretty MP3 player, it has a lot of neat features including the colored three-line LCD screen and a built-in USB jack with drag-and-drop MP3 transfer system. If you are interested in getting one you will be pleased to know that is very affordable. The player is sold for $69 (1GB) and $79 (2GB), which includes awesome earphones and a bunch of faceplates to swap with. You can buy extra plates for $12 each. On Trend Hunter, there were a lot of trends posted about the integration of Fashion and Technology, which are becoming more and more dependent on one another. Here is a list of the hottest ones: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-tech Integration:** There is a growing trend of fashion and technology becoming increasingly intertwined, creating opportunities for innovative products like swappable faceplates for gadgets. - **Customizable Gadgets:** Consumers are increasingly seeking personalized and customizable gadgets, such as the Sony E020 Walkman with swappable faceplates, opening up new possibilities for disruptive innovations in the tech industry. - **Personal Style Expression:** The rise of gadgets with customizable features allows individuals to express their personal style and preferences through their tech accessories, presenting opportunities for unique and tailored offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of fashion-tech integration by collaborating with technology firms to create stylish and customizable tech accessories. - **Technology:** The tech industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing gadgets and devices with interchangeable and customizable components to cater to the growing demand for personalization. - **Retail:** The retail industry can tap into the trend of customizable gadgets by offering a wide range of swappable accessories and faceplates, allowing customers to personalize their tech purchases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro High-Quality Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306.md) - [Multifunctional Compact Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdisc.md) - [Colorful Portable Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-players-1.md) - [Nostalgic Colorful Casette Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-edith.md) - [Audio-Enhancing Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-walkman-nwa306.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Cassette Player-Inspired Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-sss.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-device.md)