1988 is when Walkmans got really sophisticated.

1988年是随身听的时候真的成熟了。

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I've had numerous walkmans and this is the best.

我有很多随身听，这是最好的。

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By 1997, Walkmans really were becoming much sleeker.

到1997年，随身听真的变得非常时尚。

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The Japanese voted instant noodles their most important 20th-century invention, Sony Walkmans notwithstanding.

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Consumer tastes do change, but the best analogy might be to Sony (radios, TVs, Walkmans) which stayed on top for 25-30 years before losing its way.

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