The Sony A 55 is deemed one of the best inventions of 2010.
Sony Corp. has been a leader in electronics since the late 1940s. From its early magnetic tape reader prototype to the development of the A55 DLSR camera, Sony has consistently invented unique and fascinating new products, although not all of them were winners. Sony's areas of product development span the globe of electronic media including computers, multiple audio/video devices, televisions and even robotics.
Videocassette Recorder
Sony, with the aid of Ampex technology, pioneered the video cassette recorder in 1965. The development of the CV-20001975, which was called a video tape recorder at the time, was ground-breaking in its impact on the public. This led to the Sony Betamax VCR in 1969. The early machines were large and pricey, but were recognized for their excellent quality. However, soon after Sony's Betamax became available, JVC introduced the VHS format, which eventually cost Sony the market.
Sony Walkman
The Sony Walkman, the first personal stereo, came on the market in July 1979. "T3 Magazine" proclaimed it the top music innovation of the past 50 years, stating that it "...altered the way we think about and enjoy music forever..." It was deemed the second most important of the 10 inventions that changed the world, according to the Worldwide Independent Inventors Association. First known as the "Soundabout" in the U.S., it played audio cassettes. As of March, 2011, the Walkman MP3 player is still being sold in several versions, including a water-resistant model and a model with built-in speakers. The newer Walkman works with iTunes, Windows Media Player and other programs.
Compact Disc
Working with the Philips Corp., Sony helped develop the compact disc in 1980. Philips actually came up with the idea of the CD in the late 1970s, but teamed with Sony in 1980 to perfect the technology and set a standard for all compact discs to come. As of March, 2011 Sony was manufacturing one DVD/CD player and several other DVD players that are backwards-compatible and accommodate CDs.
PlayStation
Begun as a short-lived partnership with Nintendo, the original PlayStation was first launched in 1994. It originally was just for playing games, but the latest version, PlayStation 3 has morphed into an all-encompassing system with a built-in Blu-ray player, built in Wi-Fi and several choices of models with either 160 GB or 320 GB capacity storage systems. The Worldwide Independent Inventors Association rated the PlayStation one of the top 10 inventions that changed the world due to its leadership in taking gaming out of a teen's bedroom and bringing it into the family living room.
Sony a55 DSLR Camera
Deemed one of "Time" magazine's 50 best inventions of 2010, the Sony Alpha a55 is a different kind of single-lens reflex camera. It has a new translucent mirror technology that allows you to shoot and focus with speed and precision, at the same time. Because the translucent mirror does not move, as in traditional SLR cameras, focal points are recalculated nearly instantaneously. With fewer moving parts, it has the added advantage of making the a55 smaller and lighter than other models with similar features.
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