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TPS-L2
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The first model of the first-generation Walkman personal stereos. Contrary to those inside and outside the company who claimed that “without a recording function, it won't sell,” it became a huge success, proposing new lifestyles which became popular around the world. |
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| 1981 |
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WM-2
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Following an unconventional course of development, the design specifications were determined first, with engineers then creating the corresponding product. Much lighter than the first-generation, this new Walkman supported metal tape and featured an anti-rolling mechanism. Emphasizing design and sound quality, the “Walkman II” was immensely popular. |
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| 1983 |
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WM-20
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Product developed based on creating a Walkman roughly the size of a cassette case. This model featured one AA battery, head, pinch roller, and headphone jack arranged in a row, with the cassette placed horizontally alongside this structure. From this point forward, the Walkman was established as a modern necessity, easily carried in a handbag or pocket. |
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| 1984 |
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D-50
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The world's first portable CD player. Approximately the size of four CD cases, the body weighed 590g. Sold at a surprisingly low price (less than 50,000 yen), this device single-handedly accelerated the spread of the CD. |
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| 1985 |
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WM-101
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First model in its class to adopt a “gum stick”-like rechargeable battery and accommodated AA batteries as well. This device greatly reduced battery costs and weighed under 200g. |
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| 1990 |
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TCD-D3
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The first ultracompact, lightweight DAT Walkman, small enough to fit in one's palm. |
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| 1992 |
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NT-1
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The “Scoopman NT-1,” the world's first digital micro-recorder using ultracompact tapes. |
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MZ-1
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The world's first “MD Walkman” mini-disc recorder. This device had recording, playback, a numeric keypad, anti-skip technology, and a variety of additional useful features. |
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| 1996 |
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MZ-E50
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Playback-only MD Walkman featured the best of Sony's portable technology. World's smallest and lightest (as of September 1996). |
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| 1999 |
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D-E01
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CD Walkman 15th anniversary model. Incorporated the ultimate in anti-skip technology (G-PROTECTION) marking the shift from conventional memory buffer-based anti-interruption to a skip-free playback mechanism. |
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NW-MS7
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Memory Stick Walkman, supporting Magic Gate copyright protection technology. |
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| 2001 |
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MZ-N1
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The first product to support the NetMD standard for high-speed transfer of music data from PC to Walkman. Powered by a “gum stick” sized rechargeable battery, this device was capable of approximately 28 hours of playback in standard mode. |
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| 2003 |
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NW-MS70D
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Marketed simultaneously with “Duo” Memory Stick, this device incorporated 256 MB of flash memory in a compact body. It represented a new style of network Walkman enabling users to enjoy the equivalent of 11 CDs of music. |
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| 2004 |
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NW-HD1
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Network Walkman with 20-GB internal hard memory. This model was capable of approximately 30 hours of continuous long-play sound reproduction. This device incorporated the “G Sensor” (for quickly detecting “gravity acceleration”) coupled with an anti-shock damper to protect valuable data from shock. |
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MZ-NH1
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The “Hi-MD” Walkman. Backed by high-density recording technology, it was capable of extended sound recording and playback. |
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| 2005 |
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NW-A3000
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Adapts to the individual tastes of each user. The Walkman A series: forging deeper ties between people and music. |
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