1970's Technology

By LitzyDN
  • Floppy Disk

    Floppy Disk
    The floppy disk was invented by the IBM company. A floppy is a magnetic disc that resembles other types of recording tape. The floppy is grabbed by its center by the disk drive, which then spins it inside its container like a record. The plastic shell or envelope contains a hole through which the read/write head makes contact with the surface.
  • Micro Computers

    Micro Computers
    A microcomputer is a complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time. It was invented by Edward Roberts.
  • Cellphone

    Cellphone
    Invented my Motorola Engineer Martin Cooper. Back then those who owned a phone meant they had wealth, power, and status but now it's all about opportunities and accessibility.
  • Digital Camera

    Digital Camera
    Steven Sasson was the creator. The camera only had an electronic shutter and no mechanical shutter, it also had a flaw of sensitivity to IR. The camera was complete after Sasson worked on it for 2 years.
  • Portable Cassette Player

    Portable Cassette Player
    This was the first device that allowed listeners to take music with them on the go. It was first released in Japan and sold by Sony, the company. Not only did it allow people to listen to recorded music but it also let them make their own recordings.