Sony

  • Type-G

    Type-G
    Japans first tape recorder. Called Type-G featured Sony's exclusive small-hub reel, and the recorder accepted tapes in diameter of up to 10 inches.
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  • TR-63

    TR-63
    At the time, the TR-63 was the world's smallest transistor radio. Due to it's size, this radio was able to fit in your pocket.
  • TV8-301

    TV8-301
    World's first direct view portable transistor TV. Sony utilized their radio technology to open the door to personal television use.
  • DR-4A 4C

    DR-4A 4C
    Sony's first noise-isolating headphones.
  • VO-1700

    VO-1700
    The first U-Matic color video cassete recorder. Employing 3/4 inch tape.
  • SL-7300

    SL-7300
    The first Beta VCR. You can record programming on one channel while simultaneously watching TV.
  • DAT

    DAT
    A tape meant for DAT (digital audio tape). Downsized spaced but increased performance.
  • 5.25-inch MO

    5.25-inch MO
    Rewritable, highly reliable, large-capacity magnetic optical disk. The first of its kind, with a capacity of 650 MB.
  • PTC-500

    PTC-500
    First of the "Palm Top" range of compact computers enabling handwritten input. This model incorporated personal information management software.
  • DSC-D700

    DSC-D700
    First camera to support Memory Stick external memory. Equipped with a PC Card slot. You can record the camera shots onto a Memory Stick within this slot.
  • SDR-4X

    SDR-4X
    This robot used "Real-time Integrated Adaptive Motion control" and consisted of 38 joints around the body. 58 cm tall.
  • ERS-7

    ERS-7
    Creating a new stage in the evolution of robot entertainment, this dog-like mechanism has a variety of sensors and LEDs which helps portray its recognition and expressions