80's Significant Computer Inventions

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  • CD ROM

    CD ROM
    A compact disc was developed to hold storage and memory. We were able to access this information by using our computers. It enhanced our lives by allowing us to save pre-recorded data and being able to reaccess it without losing it.

  • Apple Macintosh

    Apple Macintosh
    Steve Jobs invented the apple macintosh and it was the first personal computer to be mouse-driven. Enhanced us to use a mouse to input information and to communicate with our computer.

  • HP ThinkJet

    HP ThinkJet
    Hewlett Packard invented the first personal inkjet printer that was mass marketed. Helped us enhance by allowing us to print documents from our computer.

  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Windows 1.0 was a personal computer operating system that had a GUI with drop-down menus, scroll bars, and many more. Enhanced us by creating shortcuts and making it easier to use computers.

  • Nintendo

    Nintendo
    The company created a handheld game console that had the feature of removable cartridges. Enhance us by advancing us to create more inventions to be portable.