The world's first portable CD player was introduced by which company?

Sony’s first portable CD player, the Discman D-50, was introduced in November 1984. At first, the D-50 was not profitable but as the product gained popularity, it soon became profitable, and Sony began to create a portable CD market. The Discman range was later re-named to CD Walkman.

Many other manufacturers soon followed in Sony’s footsteps to offer portable CD players for consumers; however, the major popularity in these devices came in 1997 because of Electronic Skip Protection, making possible heavy usage.

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Cari G.

Congratulations to our newest author, Raytheda Peacock!

David Stuckey

Patricia Hein, at least Tesla isn't rude to other players, which is a blessing and a rarity.

Linda Spreng

People !!!!! Can't you leave Tesla alone? I mean like YOU don't have any annoying habits.

JRW

Hands up those who did not have one in the 80s. Or 90s if you were late on the scene.

Lexi

I still have mine 😂

earlepg

Got this question - not the player. Bought several of their products later though.

Christopher John Goddard

I enjoy reading Telsa Aslet's posts, I look forward to reading them I look for them especially and move on to the next question after I agree with their text.

Annie

Oops wrong guess

Suzanne Beer

Got it..

Char

David Stuckey, I so agree.. They need to leave them alone they bother no one ..just those that like to put someone down. Tesla doesn't bother me I figure its way to learn..the ones taunting him bother me.