1980's Technology timeline

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    Technology in the 1980's

  • IBM PC

    IBM PC
    This was the most advanced computer we had seen at the time. This PC was made to compete and top all of the technology was available at the time. It cost over $1500 and offered a colored graphics adapter, keyboard and a 16KB RAM. This was something we have never seen before.
  • CD ROM

    CD ROM
    The CD was officially made in 1982. This was a huge advancement for not only music, but television as well. This creation allowed for people to listen to their personal favorite music on the road, along with allowing people to watch their favorite TV shows and movies whenever they please. The company to put CD's mainstream was Sony.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft windows is in debate for the most important technology advancement we have seen. This invention created the opportunity for everyone to use internet, along with calendars, games, and much more. It has been advanced in todays age, but this was the first step into modern technology.
  • Disposable Camera

    Disposable Camera
    The disposable camera was one of the first disposable cameras introduced to the United States. It was introduced in 1986, and allowed for people to take pictures on the go at their favorite public events. It was as simple as there was film that would develop the pictures when you take them. When you used all the film, you throw the camera away. This camera was known as the Kodak Fling.
  • Cell Phone

    Cell Phone
    The first cellphone to get introduced was the DynaTAC 8000. This was created by a company named Motorola. This was a huge advancement because it showed people they do not need to be in their homes to be able to make phone calls. This invention created a whole new universe of opportunity. Look at what cell phones turned into over the last 40 years.