Sony Discman D-50
| The first portable CD player affordable to the masses, the Discman D-50 (or D-5 in the US), was released by Sony in November 1984 for a price of 49,800 JPY (just over $200). If instead of buying the Discman D-50 on launch day, you had invested in Sony stock, your shares would be worth an estimated $2,002 today (or $1,805 after fees). | |
| Release Date | 1 November 1984 |
| Release Price | $203.21 |
| Company (ticker) | Sony (NYSE: SNE) |
| Share Price (as of) | USD 55.28 (2 August 2018) |
| Est. Value (with fees) | $2,002 ($1,805) |
| Est. Return | 9.85x price, 7.0% IRR |
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