The document traces the evolution of portable music technology and the accompanying business models from the Sony Walkman tape player to modern devices like the iPod. It describes how each new device integrated more advanced features like digital controls and playlists while allowing for easier mixing and larger portable music collections. This evolution shifted the music industry business model from selling tangible goods like tapes and CDs, to services focused on music experiences and concerts that engage customers on an emotional level.
4. The Sony Discman CD Player PROFILE: Lifestyle: Transform Listening: Foreground/Soundtrack Features: Digital Rewind, Fast forward, Loop, Shuffle, Repeat Ease of Mixing: None to start Music Collection: Traveling, But Bulky, Pending On # of CDs Music Curator : Single Music Experience: Passive in the beginning
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6. The First Generation iPod PROFILE: Lifestyle: Integrate Listening: Song-map Features: Digital Rewind, Fast forward, Loop, Shuffle, Repeat, Play list Ease of Mixing: Simple, Relied On Both Internal and External Technology Music Collection: Traveling, Easy, Space Only Limitation Music Curator : Entire Music Collection Personalized Music: Yes Home Music Relocation: Yes Music Experience: Active
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