80's

By aliviacadle

  • VIC-20

    VIC-20
    This was made to be the less expensive version of the PET personal computer. Had a very good screen and bright visuals. More than 2.5 million were sold

  • Sony 3.5 in floppy disk

    Sony 3.5 in floppy disk
    Sony changed the format of the floppy disk to 3.5 in, which continued to help to format evolve. Floppy disks are used for transfers, distribution, etc.

  • Apple Lisa

    Apple Lisa
    First personal computer released with graphical user interface, and was marketed towards individual business users. Will be used for future personal computer builds

  • Deskpro 368

    First computer to use Intel 80368 chip, a ton of power, speed, and memory. Helped pave way for future computers. Had power of older mainframes in PC form

  • Acorn Archimedes

    Microprocessing design, made Archimedes own line because was so popular. Mobile computing with high-performance processors but low power