Sony Japan announced today of a new VAIO Bluetooth Audio Remote Controller for its WALKMAN product – the VGP-BRM1D/B. Bear in mind that the VGP-BRM1D/B will only be released as an exclusive SonyStyle (Japan) item on May 23 for 14,800 yen; pre-orders beginning May 16. NOTE: a standard VAIO issue – VGP-BRM1 – will also be available (in both black and white color) for sale on May 27 with an expected retail price of 9,800 yen. However, the standard version lacks the WALKMAN feature. Only the VGP-BRM1D/B supports WALKMAN feature.
The device essentially enables wireless playback control of your favorite WALKMAN (MD/HDD/CD) and it supports cellular phone equipped with Bluetooth feature (BT version 2.0) corresponding to A2DP, AVRCP, HSP or HFP profiles. In addition to these features, the VGP-BRM1D/B also offers wireless control of multimedia software such as Windows Media Player, WinDVD and of course SonicStage via Bluetooth connection with your favorite VAIO* system (*with Bluetooth support). 
As shown above, the VGP-BRM1D/B consists of two separate modules: a charging cradle (which can be connected to a WALKMAN’s remote control terminal for WALKMAN support) and a wireless remote.
Specifications:
Bluetooth Version: BT 2.0
Frequency Band: 2.4GHz
Range: approx. 10m
Supported profiles: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile), HFP (Hands-free Profile) and HSP (Headset Profile)
WALKMAN support via WALKMAN remote control terminal
Supported applications: SonicStage, Windows Media Player and WinDVD
Supported cellular phone: Cellular phone equipped with Bluetooth corresponding to A2DP, AVRCP, HSP or HFP profiles; Built-in Mic
Power: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 3.7V; 600mAh
Estimated battery life: Audio streaming: 15hrs | Handsfree talk time: 15hrs | Standby: 200 hrs
Size: 67.5mm × 32.2mm × 14.3mm (inclusive of the cradle)
Weight: approx. 27.2g (inclusive of the cradle)
News Source: Sony Japan; Picture Source: AVWatch
