Sears Explains Compact Disc Technology circa 1983

Alainsane sez, "The 1983 Sears Wishbook explained to potential customers, 'A laser sounds boring until [we explain] how it works.' Sears provided as much information as it thought necessary to arrive at its 'clean, ear-pleasing music' conclusion and then offered up its modest $589 price tag."

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Update: Michael sez, "If you use the consumer price index to compare '83 to '06 dollars, the $589 Sear's CD player should actually be $1,192."