The Walkman was a portable stereo launched by the Japanese company Sony audio in 1979. The first model was the TPS- L2. From this model and its subsequent revisions , Sony sold millions of units, but when it appeared, few could afford one because of its high price. The walkman allowed to obtain sound quality, similar to a home computer, without being too bulky. The wide spread of walkman also radically changed the business of the turntable and gave the first blow to the vinyl record, since the cassette was easier to play and cheaper. The walkman is a symbol of the 80s October 24, 2010 after 31 years on the market Sony announces the cessation of production of walkmans therefore only be followed by buying in China.
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