The Sony E-Series Walkman comes with a removable front panel

The new Walkman series is now available in Japan.

The Walkman E is available in 2, 4 and 8 GB capacities, but thanks to the removable front panel, the number of variations is virtually endless. The device with a three-line LCD display also boasts an FM radio tuner, and relies on the most basic of the supported file types, as it can only play MP3, WMA, AAC, ATRAC and PCM audio formats.

The 2GB version can be taken home after ringing about 8, the 4GB 10, and the 8GB after about 13 Japanese yen ringing.