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- iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008 - The iPod Nano is a MP3 digital music player, and is one of the best-selling music players in history. Like transistor radios and Walkmen, iPods provide an affordable way to listen to music on the go. They are excellent examples of convergence media--allowing people to listen to songs, FM radio, podcasts--as well as watch videos and store photos.
- circa 2008
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iPod nano MP3 Player & Earbuds, circa 2008
The iPod Nano is a MP3 digital music player, and is one of the best-selling music players in history. Like transistor radios and Walkmen, iPods provide an affordable way to listen to music on the go. They are excellent examples of convergence media--allowing people to listen to songs, FM radio, podcasts--as well as watch videos and store photos.
- Diamond Multimedia Systems "Rio" Portable MP3 Player, 1998 -
- 1998
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Diamond Multimedia Systems "Rio" Portable MP3 Player, 1998
- Sony Walkman II, circa 1982 - Introduced in Japan in 1979 and in the US the following year, the Walkman allowed users to enjoy music while walking, exercising, or using public transport. It changed the way people enjoy music--providing a private experience in the midst of everyday life--encouraging a trend that escalated with the development of the iPod and other digital music players.
- circa 1982
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Sony Walkman II, circa 1982
Introduced in Japan in 1979 and in the US the following year, the Walkman allowed users to enjoy music while walking, exercising, or using public transport. It changed the way people enjoy music--providing a private experience in the midst of everyday life--encouraging a trend that escalated with the development of the iPod and other digital music players.
- Zenith Portable Phonograph, Model FP-6VA, circa 1962 - Today, we think of portable music devices as something that can be carried in a pocket. Until the rise of the Walkman in the 1980s, mobile media players where people could select their own music usually meant bulky devices with a convenient handle attached. Zenith was a key client of Mel Boldt and Associates, designers of this player.
- circa 1962
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Zenith Portable Phonograph, Model FP-6VA, circa 1962
Today, we think of portable music devices as something that can be carried in a pocket. Until the rise of the Walkman in the 1980s, mobile media players where people could select their own music usually meant bulky devices with a convenient handle attached. Zenith was a key client of Mel Boldt and Associates, designers of this player.
- Microsoft "Zune HD" MP3 Player, 2009-2010 -
- 2009-2010
- Collections - Artifact
Microsoft "Zune HD" MP3 Player, 2009-2010
- U2 "Achtung Baby" Compact Disc, 1991 - Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. The Irish band, U2, released this CD in 1991.
- 1991
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U2 "Achtung Baby" Compact Disc, 1991
Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. The Irish band, U2, released this CD in 1991.
- Violano Virtuoso, 1925 -
- 1925
- Collections - Artifact
Violano Virtuoso, 1925
- Madonna "True Blue" Compact Disc, 1986 - Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. This CD by Madonna was released in 1986.
- 1986
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Madonna "True Blue" Compact Disc, 1986
Introduced in the 1980s, compact disc players provided digital quality music to listeners. Many drivers, who had fumbled through 8-track and cassette tape playlists, wanted to have this new technology available in their cars. At first available on high-end luxury vehicles, CD players now can be found in most cars. This CD by Madonna was released in 1986.
- Hallmark "Basket Bell Players" Christmas Ornament, 1991 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1991
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Hallmark "Basket Bell Players" Christmas Ornament, 1991
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Creative Technology "Creative Nomad Jukebox," 2000 -
- 2000
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Creative Technology "Creative Nomad Jukebox," 2000