# Neck-Bound MP3 Headsets The Conveniently Portable Sony Walkman W260 for Those On-the-Go By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-walkman-w260 References: [crave.cnet](http://crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalmusic/sony-nwz-w260-sports-walkman-gets-wet-as-you-work-out-50004428/) & [sony](http://www.sony.com/) For ultra portability, there are probably very few headset designs that can beat the [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306) Walkman W260. Upon first glance at the Sony Walkman W260, most would probably assume that it's just a pair of [wireless Bluetooth headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightwear-headphones-hp1). The truth is that this neck-bound style headset is actually an MP3 player as well. It's water-resistant, light and the clips should fasten around your ears securely, which is always a plus for those who like to [listen to music and work out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-endurance-zone). The W260 syncs with iTunes and the PlayStation 3; it can also load up tunes just by dragging and dropping MP3s into the folder. It also has the Zappin song-searching function, which lets you preview each song as you look for that one tune to settle to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neck-bound MP3 Headsets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop neck-bound MP3 headsets that combine wireless headphones with built-in MP3 players for ultra portability and convenience during workouts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Portable Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate MP3 player functionality into wireless headphones to create innovative and convenient portable audio technology. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create water-resistant neck-bound MP3 headsets with secure fastening clips for music enthusiasts who lead an active lifestyle. - **Digital Music Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance MP3 headsets with features like iTunes syncing and song-searching functions to improve the user experience of digital music services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro High-Quality Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306.md) - [Off-Ear Runner Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-float-run.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Athlete-Focused Off-Ear Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-run.md) - [Neck-Worn Gaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-soundslayer-gnw10.md) - [Headband-Style Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swott.md) - [Gold-Plated Hi-Fi Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-sony-walkmans.md) - [Pastel-Hued Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-clip-open.md) - [Bass-Boosting Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-ult-wear.md)