46-738: 20 September 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-09-20 ) (UK) 30 September 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-09-30 ) (Finland) 4 October 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-10-04 ) (Asia) 15 October 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-10-15 ) (Canada) 23 October 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-10-23 ) (Japan, SOL23 variant exclusively for au by KDDI ) 24 October 2013 ; 11 years ago ( 2013-10-24 ) (Japan, SO-01F variant exclusively for NTT DoCoMo ) DLNA GPS / GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Charging MHL 2.0 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USB OTG FM-radio ANT+ The Sony Xperia Z1
92-410: A 20th anniversary on July 1, 1999, with a prestige model. By 1989, 10 years after the launch of the first model, over 100 million Walkmans had been sold worldwide. 150 million units were manufactured by 1995. By 1999, 20 years after the introduction of the first model, Sony sold 186 million cassette Walkmans. Portable compact disc players led to the decline of the cassette Walkman, which
138-409: A 5.0 inch Sony Triluminos and its X-Reality Engine for better image and video viewing, the displays resolution is 1920x1080 with 441 pixels per inch. The Sony Xperia Z1 has a 3000mAh battery. The Xperia Z1 was initially shipped with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sony's custom launcher on top. Some notable additions to the software include Sony's Media applications – Walkman , Album and Videos. NFC
184-497: A few years, cassettes were outselling vinyl records, and would continue to do so until the compact disc (CD) overtook cassette sales in 1991. In German-speaking countries, the use of "Walkman" became generic, meaning a personal stereo of any make, to a degree that the Austrian Supreme Court of Justice ruled in 2002 that Sony could not prevent others from using the term "Walkman" to describe similar goods. It
230-564: A headphone jack but no external speaker) made it the ideal product for thousands of consumers looking for a compact portable stereo that they could take with them anywhere". According to The Verge , "the world changed" on the day the Walkman was released. The Walkman became an icon in 1980s culture. In 1986, the word "Walkman" entered the Oxford English Dictionary . Millions used the Walkman during exercise, marking
276-399: A marketing strategy, hiring young adults to walk around in public wearing a Walkman, offering nearby people to test out the product. Sony also hired actors to pose with the Walkman around the streets of Tokyo as an additional form of promotion. A major component of the Walkman advertising campaign was overspecialization of the device. Prior to the Walkman, the common device for portable music
322-465: A method for carrying a player of this type on a belt around the waist, listening via headphones , but his " Stereobelt " concept did not include the required engineering advancements to yield high-quality sound reproduction while the tape player was subject to mechanical shock as would be expected on a person walking. Pavel later lost his suit claiming the Walkman idea as his own. Finally in 2003, with Pavel threatening to file infringement proceedings in
368-540: A precursor of personal mainstream tech possessions such as personal computers or mobile phones. Headphones also started to be worn in public. This caused safety controversies in the US, which in 1982 led to the mayor of Woodbridge, New Jersey banning Walkman from being worn in public due to pedestrian accidents. In the market, the Walkman's success also led to great adoption of the Compact Cassette format. Within
414-484: A product which was "the perfect choice" for each consumer. This method of marketing to an extremely expansive user-base while maintaining the idea that the product was made for each individual "[got] the best of all possible worlds—mass marketing and personal differentiation". Culturally the Walkman had a great effect and it became ubiquitous. According to Time , the Walkman's "unprecedented combination of portability (it ran on two AA batteries) and privacy (it featured
460-545: A walking dinosaur. As of firmware update .290 the bootloader can officially be unlocked without losing camera functionality. On 28 January 2014 Sony began the roll out of firmware update .136, in addition to bug fixes Sony included the White Balance feature which allows the user to customize the white balance of their display. On 7 November 2013, Sony Mobile announced via their blog that the Xperia Z1 would receive
506-451: Is "Omni-Balance", according to Sony, which is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. Xperia Z1 has subtly rounded edges and smooth, reflective surfaces on all sides, which are held together by a skeleton frame made from aluminium. The phone features tempered glass, which is Sony's own and they claim is even tougher than Gorilla Glass , front and back, covered by shatterproof film on front and back. The aluminium power button
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#1732772302191552-553: Is also a core feature of the device, allowing 'one touch' to mirror what is on the smartphone to compatible TVs or play music on a NFC wireless speaker. Additionally, the device includes a battery stamina mode which increases the phone's standby time up to 4 times. Several Google applications (such as Google Chrome, Google Play, Google search (with voice), Google Maps and Google Talk) already come preloaded. Sony also radically changed its camera user-interface; it added new features, such as TimeShift and Augmented reality (AR) effects such as
598-724: Is also a phrase, 'access to u(you)' that goes along the brand name. The network that would eventually become au was originally set up as two networks: DDI and IDO. IDO's network was based upon the NTT Hi-cap analog cellular system, and began operations in December 1988 in the Kanto and Tokai regions. DDI's network was run by independent phone companies, and began service in 1989 using the TACS system elsewhere in Japan. Nippon Idou Tsushin (IDO)
644-758: Is an Android smartphone produced by Sony . The Z1, at that point known by the project code name "Honami", was unveiled during a press conference in IFA 2013 on 4 September 2013. The phone was released in China on 15 September 2013, in the UK on 20 September 2013, and entered more markets in October 2013. On 13 January 2014, the Sony Xperia Z1s , a modified version of the Sony Xperia Z1 exclusive to T-Mobile US ,
690-509: Is available in three colours: black, white, and purple. The Xperia Z1 is thicker (8.5mm) and heavier (169g) and has thicker screen bezels than the Xperia Z , even though the two phones share the same screen size. Sony said that the frame had to be enlarged due to the larger than average camera sensor. The camera sensor size is 1/2.3" same as commonly are used in bridge camera . The phone is certified waterproof to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes. The Z1
736-702: Is dust resistant with an IP rating of 55 and 58. Unlike the Xperia Z, the Xperia Z1 doesn't have a flap covering its headphone jack, but maintains its waterproofing, a move welcomed by many due to the waterproofing warranty on the Sony Xperia Z being reliant on all ports being sealed. Additional less obvious connectivity includes support for USB OTG allowing for the connection of external USB devices as well as support for MHL output connection. The Xperia Z1 comes with 2GB of RAM and Qualcomm 's quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor clocked at 2.15 GHz. It also contains
782-412: Is placed on the right side of the device. A dedicated hardware shutter key for easy access to camera is provided on the lower right side. The location is said to make operation easier. The metallic look and positioning of the power button is inspired by luxury watch crown design. Easy access to external memory card and sim card slots are provided. The sim card can be removed easily with bare hands. The phone
828-463: Is the second-largest wireless carrier in Japan , with 60.398 million subscribers as of March 2021. According to the brand creator, the name 'au' is based on the Japanese verbs for 'meet' (会う) and 'unite' (合う) (both pronounced 'au'). However, KDDI explains that au comes from two letters which stand for few words. 'A' is for access, always and amenity, and 'U' is for unique, universal and user. There
874-472: Is therefore an example of what marketing experts call the " genericide " of a brand. A large statue of a Sports Walkman FM was erected in Tokyo's Ginza district in 2019 in celebration of the 40th anniversary. In 1989, Sony released portable Video8 recorders marketed as Video Walkman , extending the brand name. In 1990 Sony released portable Digital Audio Tape (DAT) players marketed as DAT Walkman . It
920-489: The iPhone 4S from 14 October 2011. The company launched LTE service as 'au 4G LTE' in September 2012. It launched 5G service as 'UNLIMITED WORLD au 5G' on 26 March 2020. Walkman Walkman ( Japanese : ウォークマン , Hepburn : U~ōkuman ) is a brand of portable audio players manufactured and marketed by Japanese company Sony since 1979. The original Walkman started out as a portable cassette player and
966-548: The "What's new" application when swiping up, because of user complaints. On 15 April 2015, Sony Mobile officially released the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for the Xperia Z1 starting with build number 14.5.A.0.242. The PlayStation App on the Xperia Z1 came preinstalled on the Lollipop update, whereas it was previously not preinstalled on earlier Jelly Bean and KitKat updates. In September 2015, Sony Mobile officially released
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#17327723021911012-465: The Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update in December. It also announced that the Android 4.4 update will eventually be released for the Xperia Z1. On 19 March 2014, the Xperia Z1 received the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update. On 27 June 2014, the Xperia Z1 received the Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) update, which corrected various bugs introduced in the previous Android 4.4.2 update. On 18 November 2014, the Xperia Z1 (And other Xperia devices) got an update that removed
1058-442: The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the Xperia Z1 starting with build number 14.6.A.0.368 On 5 November 2015, Sony Mobile officially released another update to newly released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Xperia Z1 bearing the build number 14.6.A.1.216 On 4 December 2015, Sony Mobile released another small bug-fixing update for the Xperia Z1 models with build number 14.6.A.1.236. Initial reports suggest few noticeable changes over
1104-541: The beginning of the aerobics fad. Between 1987 and 1997, the height of the Walkman's popularity, the number of people who said they walked for exercise increased by 30%. Other firms, including Aiwa , Panasonic and Toshiba , produced similar products, and in 1983 cassettes outsold vinyl for the first time. The Walkman has been cited as influencing people's relationship with music and technology, due to its "solitary" and "personal" nature, as users were listening to their music of choice instead of radio. It has been seen as
1150-486: The brand was later extended to serve most of Sony's portable audio devices; since 2011 it consists exclusively of digital flash memory players. The current flagship product as of 2022 is the WM1ZM2 player. Walkman cassette players were very popular during the 1980s, which led to "walkman" becoming an genericized label term for personal compact stereos of any producer or brand. 220 million cassette-type Walkmen were sold by
1196-564: The device. A gimmick in the Z1's camera software is the "Clear image zoom" feature within the "Superior Auto" mode, which is simple lossless digital zoom enabled by a lower (8 megapixel) resolution setting on a 20 megapixel sensor. The phone is capable of being fully remote-controlled from a computer through the free TeamViewer QuickSupport app. All variants support four 2G GSM bands 850/900/1800/1900 and five 3G UMTS band 850/900/1700/1900/2100 (except SO-01F model). A CNET .co.uk review liked
1242-476: The end of production in 2010; including digital Walkman devices such as DAT , MiniDisc , CD (originally Discman then renamed the CD ;Walkman) and memory-type media players , it has sold approximately 400 million at this time. The Walkman brand has also been applied to transistor radios , and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. In March 1979, at the request of Masaru Ibuka , the audio department modified
1288-415: The executive deputy president Norio Ohga to design a playback-only stereo version optimized for walking. The metal-cased blue-and-silver Walkman TPS-L2, the world's first low-cost personal stereo , went on sale in Japan on July 1, 1979, and was sold for around ¥33,000 (or $ 150.00). Though Sony predicted it would sell about 5,000 units a month, it sold more than 30,000 in the first two months. The Walkman
1334-517: The first model outfitted with remote control, as well as one with solar battery (WM-F107). Within a decade of launch, Sony held a 50% market share in the United States and 46% in Japan. Two limited edition 10th anniversary models were released in 1989 (WM-701S/T) in Japan, made of brass and plated in sterling silver . Only a few hundred were built of each. A 15th anniversary model was also made on July 1, 1994, with vertical loading, and
1380-426: The late 1960s, the introduction of prerecorded compact cassettes made it possible to listen to music on portable devices as well as on car stereos, though gramophone records remained the most popular format for home listening. Portable tape players of various designs were available, but none of them were intended to be operated by a person as they were walking. In the 1970s, Brazilian inventor Andreas Pavel devised
1426-481: The model WM-F1 in 1982. The first model with Dolby noise-reduction system and an auto reverse function appeared in 1982. The first ultra-compact "cassette-size" Walkman was introduced in 1983, model WM-20, with a telescopic case. This allowed even easier carrying of a Walkman in bags or pockets. In October 1985, the WM-101 model was the first in its class with a "gum stick" rechargeable battery. In 1986 Sony presented
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1472-529: The name Network Walkman (alongside players developed by the VAIO division). The first player, which used Memory Stick storage medium, was branded as MS Walkman , shortly before the Walkman brand unification. Most future models would use built-in solid-state flash memory , although hard disk based players were also released from 2004 to 2007. They came with OpenMG copyright protection and, until 2004, exclusively supported Sony's in-house ATRAC format; there
1518-668: The non-standard Japanese and English brands globally. The Walkman has sold more than 250 million units worldwide. When Akio Morita was knighted in October 1992, the headline in the British newspapers The Sun and The Daily Telegraph was "Arise, Sir Sony Walkman" [Doing Cultural Studies: The Story of the Sony Walkman, Paul du Gay] [1] The Compact Cassette was developed by the Dutch electronics firm Philips and released in August 1963. In
1564-499: The previous build (14.6.A.1.216). With a focus on camera, Xperia Z1 also introduces many new camera modes and apps. Although featuring similar CPU and GPU chipsets as used in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that supports 2160p at 30 fps and 1080p at 60fps video recording, the Xperia Z1's video recording is capped at 1080p@30fps. However, this limitation can be bypassed by applying custom third-party modifications to
1610-479: The remaining territories where he held protective rights, Sony approached him with a view to settling the matter amicably, which led to both parties signing a contract and confidentiality agreement in 2004. The settlement was reported to be a cash payment in the "low eight figures" and ongoing royalties of the sale of certain Walkman models. Sony cofounder Masaru Ibuka used Sony's bulky TC-D5 cassette recorder to listen to music while traveling for business. He asked
1656-493: The sleek, waterproof design, powerful core and sharp, bright screen. A Wired review by Dave Oliver thought the phone felt heavy but liked the screen, sharp image and covered expansion slot covers. Au (mobile phone company) au , or au by KDDI , is a Japanese mobile phone operator . au is a brand marketed by KDDI in the main islands of Japan and by Okinawa Cellular in Okinawa for their mobile cellular services. au
1702-549: The small recorder used by journalists, "Pressman", into a smaller recorder. After many people praised the good sound quality evaluation, under the leadership of Akio Morita , SONY began to launch the Walkman in July 1979. Akio Morita positioned Walkman in the youth market, emphasized youth, vitality, and fashion, and created a headset culture. In February 1980, he began to sell Walkman to the world, and in November 1980, he began to use
1748-401: Was 1.9%, placing it behind Apple, SanDisk , Creative and Samsung . In Japan its share in 2009–2010 was between 43 and 48%, slightly ahead of Apple. Meanwhile, Sony Computer Entertainment , a Sony division who are not involved in Walkman products, officially described their PlayStation Portable in 2004 as the "21st century Walkman". Walkman portable digital audio and media players are
1794-483: Was discontinued in Japan in 2010. The last cassette-based model available in the US was the WM-FX290W, which was first released in 2004. The marketing of the Walkman helped introduce the idea of "Japanese-ness" into global culture, synonymous with miniaturization and high-technology. The "Walk-men" and "Walk-women" in advertisements were created to be the ideal reflections of the viewing audience. Sony implemented
1840-573: Was extended further in 1992 for MiniDisc players with the MD Walkman brand. From 1997, Sony's Discman range of portable compact disc (CD) players started to rebrand as CD Walkman . In 2000, the Walkman brand (the entire range) was unified, and a new small icon, "W.", was made for the branding. From 2012, Walkman was also the name of the music player software on Sony Xperia . It has since been rebranded to Music . On December 21, 1999, Sony launched its first digital audio players (DAP), under
1886-538: Was followed by a series of international releases; as overseas sales companies objected to the wasei-eigo name, it was sold under several names, including Sound-about in the United States, Freestyle in Australia and Sweden, and Stowaway in the UK. Eventually, in the early 1980s, Walkman caught on globally and Sony used the name worldwide. The TPS-L2 was introduced in the US in June ;1980. The 1980s
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1932-988: Was no support for industry-standard MP3 as Sony wanted to protect its records division, Sony BMG , from piracy . Additionally, Walkman-branded mobile phones were also made by the Sony Ericsson joint venture. Sony could not repeat the success of the cassette player in the 21st-century digital audio player (DAP) market. Rival Apple 's iPod range became a large success in the market, hindering Walkman sales internationally, though it fared better domestically. The Network Walkman for several years had paltry market share and had also been struggling against numerous other rivals such as Creative , Rio , Mpio and iRiver , although sales and share did eventually increase fivefold in 2005 and continued improving, but remained small. Its pricing policy, SonicStage software and lack of MP3 support in earlier years have been suggested factors of its performance. Its U.S. market share in 2006
1978-594: Was owned by Toyota , whereas DDI was owned by Kyocera Corporation . au K.K. ( 株式会社エーユー ) was established in November 2000 by Kyocera as part of the DDI Cellular network. In 2001, the company was merged into KDDI (which had been formed in 2000 by the merger of DDI, KDD, and IDO), but its brand name was retained and applied to all mobile phone service under KDDI group. au established a nationwide 3G network in 2003, replacing its previous cdmaOne service with CDMA 1X WIN ( 1xEV-DO Rev A ) service. It started selling
2024-535: Was released in the United States. Like its predecessor, the Sony Xperia Z , the Xperia Z1 is waterproof and dustproof, and has an IP rating of IP55 and IP58. The key highlight of the Z1 is the 20.7 megapixel camera, paired with Sony's in-house G lens and its image processing algorithm called BIONZ . The phone also comes with Sony's new camera user interface, dedicated shutter button and has an aluminium and glass unibody design. The Sony Xperia Z1's design
2070-559: Was the decade of the intensive development of the Walkman lineup. In 1981 Sony released the second Walkman model, the WM-2, which was significantly smaller than the TPS-L2 thanks to the "inverse" mounting of the power-operated magnetic head and soft-touch buttons. Sony applied the "Walkman" brand to some transistor radios starting with the matching blue SRF-40 FM Walkman in 1980, and added a radio system to some Walkman cassette models starting with
2116-536: Was the portable radio, which could only offer listeners standard music broadcasts. Having the ability to customize a playlist was a new and exciting revolution in music consumption. Potential buyers had the opportunity to choose their perfect match in terms of mobile listening technology. The ability to play one's personal choice of music and listen privately was a huge selling point of the Walkman, especially amongst teens, who greatly contributed to its success. A diversity of features and styles suggested that there would be
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