1980's Computer Technology

Commodore introduced VIC-20

1980

Commodore's VIC-20 was the first computer unit to reach 1 million units sold making it so famous.

Commodore introduces the Commodore 64

1982

Had amazing graphics and sold 22 million units. It went in the Guinness Book of World Records as the greatest selling single computer ever

Apple introduces the Lisa computer

Jan 19, 1983

This is the first commercial personal computer with a graphical user interface.

Apple Computer launches the Macintosh

Jan 24, 1984

First successful mouse driven computer created by Steve Jobs

Deskpro 386 System

1988

First computer on the market to use Intel's new computer chip developed by Compaq