Walkman - Wikipedia
WEBThe first ultra-compact "cassette-size" Walkman was introduced in 1983, model WM-20, with a telescopic case. This allowed even easier carrying of a Walkman in bags or pockets. [19] In October 1985, the WM-101 model was the first in its class with a "gum stick" rechargeable battery. [19]
The History Of The Walkman: The First Portable Music Player
WEBDec 20, 2018 · The concept of the Walkman – a magnetic tape player – had been around since 1963 in the Netherlands where Phillips had first created it. It’s original intention was to be used for quick playback for secretaries or Journalists.
The history of the Walkman: 35 years of iconic music players
WEBJul 1, 2014 · The original Walkman portable cassette player, released July 1, 1979. Before the iPod was even a thought, Sony had sold hundreds of millions of its iconic cassette players.
The Walkman's Invention 40 Years Ago Launched a Cultural Revolution
WEBIn 1979, when Sony introduced the Walkman—a 14-ounce cassette player, blue and silver with buttons that made a satisfying chunk when pushed—even the engineers inside Sony weren’t impressed.
The first Sony Walkman goes on sale | July 1, 1979 - HISTORY
WEBNov 13, 2009 · On July 1, 1979, the first personal stereo cassette player, called the Sony Walkman, debuts for sale. It would spark a revolution in portable electronics. The transistor radio had been the...
The Fascinating History Of The Walkman - SlashGear
WEBFeb 16, 2022 · The first Walkman, the TPS-L2, hit the Japanese market in late 1979 with a measured rollout. While Sony was confident they had a good idea on their hands, they weren't sure how the public would...
The Walkman - TIME
WEBJul 1, 2009 · Before the iPod became ubiquitous — way, way before — there was the Walkman. The portable cassette players, first introduced 30 years ago this week, sold a cumulative 200 million units, rocked ...
In Remembrance Of: A History of the Walkman | Complex
WEBJun 24, 2015 · The first ever Walkman was created for Sony's co-founder Masaru Ibuka as a favor. Ibuka wanted something portable so he could listen to opera on a long flight, so the engineers cobbled...
Walkman Story: The Early Years of the Iconic Personal Cassette Player
WEBJul 5, 2019 · Forty years have passed since Sony’s Walkman first made music truly portable. Launched on July 1, 1979, it paved the path forward through cassettes to CDs, downloads, and streaming services on...
A Brief History of the Walkman | Mental Floss
WEBIn July 1979, the first month Walkmans were on sale, only 3000 units were sold. In a controlled panic, Sony’s marketing department decided that the Walkman experience was so singular that they...
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