One of the most original products in the musical world is the Sony Walkman. Walkman made its debut in 1979 in Japan. The Walkman was the brainchild of Nobutoshi Kihara of Sony. Sony still uses the brand name of Walkman for portable audio gadgets. The plural form is not `walkmen` or `walkmans` but Walkman personal stereos. In March 2007 Sony launched the first digital video Walkman – NW-A800. » Read more: The Miracle of Travelling Sound – the Walkman