The Sony Walkman was a portable cassette player that was introduced in the 1970s. It revolutionized the way people listened to music, as it allowed them to take their music with them wherever they went. The Walkman was small and lightweight and could be carried in a pocket or bag. It had a set of headphones, which allowed the user to listen to music privately. The Walkman was initially quite expensive, but its popularity quickly led to the development of more affordable models. The Walkman became extremely popular in the 1980s and helped to bring about a change in the way people consumed music. It paved the way for the development of other portable music players, such as the iPod and the MP3 player.
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