1980s History of Computers

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    1980s History of Computers

  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    Released in 1983 (Northern America in 1985), the Nintendo Entertainment System had a huge impact on console-based gaming.
  • The Cellular Phone

    The Cellular Phone
    The Motorola DynaTAC 8000x was the first consumer cellphone to ever hit the market with a very high demand.
  • The Apple Macintosh

    The Apple Macintosh
    The first commercially available computer that didn't solely rely on text-based interface.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft Windows was invented as an extension of MS-DOS. It was slow to gain popularity but is now one of the most popular operating systems.
  • High Definition Television

    High Definition Television
    The first broadcast of an analog HD television program occurred in June of 1989.