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Tape Recorders - a timeline |
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1947: Tape recorders, like the Brush model, appear in homes in 1947. These recorders use magnetic plastic tape, which was developed in Germany in 1930. |
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1955: Stereo tape recorders are sold to the home market in 1955. |
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1963: Tape recorders using compact cassettes are introduced. Compact cassettes offer high-fidelity sound in a small, easy-to-use format. |
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1980: The Sony Walkman appears in homes and on hips across the country. |
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