Taperecorder

Technology Timeline

  • Record Player

    Record Player

    An apparatus for reproducing sound from records, comprising a turntable that spins the record at a constant speed and a stylus that slides along in the groove and picks up the sound, together with an amplifier and a loudspeaker.
  • VCR

    VCR

    A VCR (videocassette recorder) is an electromechanical device for recording and playing back full-motion audio-visual programming on cassettes containing magnetic tape.
  • Cassette recorder

    Cassette recorder

    A machine for playing and recording audiocassettes.
  • Boombox

    Boombox

    A portable sound system, typically including radio and cassette or CD player, capable of powerful sound.
  • Floppy Disc

    Floppy Disc

    A floppy disk is a small magnetic disk that used to be used for storing computer data and programs.
  • Walkman

    Walkman

    Walkman (stylized WALKMAN) is a brand of portable media players manufactured by Sony.
  • Dispensable Camera

    Dispensable Camera

    A disposable or single-use camera is a simple box camera meant to be used once. Most use fixed-focus lenses. Some are equipped with an integrated flash unit, and there are even waterproof versions for underwater photography.
  • Mini Disc

    Mini Disc

    A pre-recorded MiniDisc is exactly like a CD, except smaller.
  • MP3

    MP3

    MP3 is a digital music format for creating high-quality sound files. It has transformed the way people buy and listen to music.
  • Flip Phone

    Flip Phone

    A hinged cellphone that is more compact when closed. The cover "flips open" to reveal the screen, keypad, speaker and microphone.

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