Walkman Hits 40
No one had ever seen anything like it before. It was expensive — about $200, or nearly $700 in today’s money — but it was insanely popular. Sony expected to sell 5,000 a month. They ended up moving 50,000 by the end of that summer.
Know what's being referred to?
The Sony Walkman.
Debuted 40 years ago today - 7/1/79.
Revolutionary -- both the equipment and the headphones.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5442022/sony-walkman-40-years-ago/
I got my first (and only?) Walkman when I was in 5th or 6th grade, I think -- 1984'ish. And yes, it was very cool to be able to walk around listening to cassettes. (I don't remember mine having a radio.)
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
Know what's being referred to?
The Sony Walkman.
Debuted 40 years ago today - 7/1/79.
Revolutionary -- both the equipment and the headphones.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5442022/sony-walkman-40-years-ago/
I got my first (and only?) Walkman when I was in 5th or 6th grade, I think -- 1984'ish. And yes, it was very cool to be able to walk around listening to cassettes. (I don't remember mine having a radio.)
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
