Computers by Sony

Sony was founded in Tokyo in 1946 by engineer Masaru Ibuka and businessman Akio Morita. The company built a worldwide reputation through products including transistor radios, televisions, audio equipment and portable electronics, combining technical invention with unusually strong product design and international marketing.

Sony entered personal computing with the SMC-70 in 1982, a professional Z80-based system notable for its colour graphics and built-in 3.5-inch disk drive. The compact SMC-777 followed, while the Hit Bit range made Sony an important participant in the MSX standard. Later systems included NEWS workstations and the VAIO PC family, extending Sony's distinctive approach to computing.

People associated with Sony

Akio Morita CEO, Entrepreneur, Founder 1946-1994

Masaru Ibuka Engineer, Founder , Inventor 1946-1997