Today we have the iPod but back then it was all about the walkman. I never had one because my Dad thought I was too young to have such a nice item, but my older cousin had one. She and her friends were the cool kids in school and would hang out together, share Walkmans and exchange cassettes. Later on came the Walkman that was able to play CDs. Then, little by little, I didn't see the cassettes any more. And after that came by the iPod. Little by little, I didn't see Walkman any more.
Great memories! I got my first one when I was 14! Here is a great rundown the Sony Walkman: http://www.liketotally80s.com/sony-walkman.html