Sony Walkman
electronics
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The Sony Walkman is a trademarked name for a small, portable audio player that is listened to through headphones or earphones. Introduced by Sony in 1979, the Walkman was a revolutionary product that allowed people to listen to music on the go. This innovation made Sony an international sensation and sold hundreds of millions of units worldwide. Sony, a major Japanese manufacturer of consumer electronics, was founded in 1946 and has a history of successful products, including transistor radios and televisions.12
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