Sony Struggles to Recapture Creative Glamour of Pioneering Walkman of 30 Years Ago By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO July 1, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Sony Corp. employee lRumi Yamaguchi looks at Sony Walkmans including the first Walksman, top shelf,... When the Sony Walkman went on sale 30 years ago, it was shown off by a skateboarder to illustrate how the portable cassette-tape player delivered music on-the-go — a totally innovative idea back in 1979. Today, Sony Corp. is struggling to reinvent itself and win back its reputation as a... [read full story]



