Retro-rock your iPhone .

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Audman)

Sony’s Walkman is alive and well in digital form, but the iconic tape player version is still the image that comes to mind when you think about Walkmans.

If the Audman Kickstarter project gets off the ground, you’ll be able to take your iPhone or iPod Touch back to the go-go days of the ’80s with a Walkman-style costume.

The only thing missing is the constant cassette whir. (Click to enlarge.)

(Credit:
Audman)

Besides making your iPhone much less attractive to thieves, the Audman also packs a surprising amount of bonus material.

The case features dual speakers, a battery for charging your iPhone , and two headphone jacks. A belt clip lets you wear it all in true Walkman style.

Analog buttons on the outside give the case a retro feel. The best part will be when you take phone calls on your faux Walkman out in public.

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