Walkman Archaeology

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    The Japan Times July 28-August 03 1997, I don't think I have any players this "new" so I don't know the market at this time.



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    Sony D-5 from 1984, is the photo a prototype? Mart Magazine December 1984


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    Discount Store News 1981


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    A blurb about the metal-plated hubs going from one plastic to another more durable type.

    Japan Plastics Age May-June 1984


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    Hands-on Electronics 1987-03

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    More of the exciting new Walkman D-5 from 1984


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    Industrial Design 1981 Vol 28, IBM Minicassette (not microcassette). I have one of these posted in the MC thread, beautiful little machines, they still look good.


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    Industrial Design March-April 1981 Toshiba KT-S2


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    Industrial Design 1982 Vol 29 Philips MiniCassette


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    Industrial Design July-August 1976 Vol 23 Olympus Pearlcorder-S


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    I D 1997-05 Vol 44 Sony WM-EX5


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    Audio Scene Canada 1982-05 Vol 19 Sanyo MG-1


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    Electronic Media 1982-10-07 Seiko Wrist TV


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    Modern Bride October-November 1982


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    This is neat, Sony sold robotics for manufacturing after their success with the Walkman
    Robotics World 1990-11 Vol 8


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    Audio 1995-07, Walkmanniversary: Sweet Sixteen

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    Audio Scene Canada 1980-06, two-fer! The UHER 4000 and Sony TPS-L2

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    The McGill Daily Vol. 72 No. 067 February 15 1983


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    Spoke October 8 1984, hearing loss was a big issue with Walkmans.


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    The international design yearbook 1992


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