80s computers

80s Computer History

  • Commodore 64

    Commodore 64
    The Commodore 64 was a personal computer that was relatively inexpensive. Invented by Jack Tramiel, it was the first portable model with a color display. It used cassette tapes for data storage and had an optional floppy disk drive. It sold 22 million units.
  • Atari 5200

    Atari 5200
    The Atari 5200 was a home game console. It was made as a compliment for the Atari Video Computer System. It was created to compete with the Mattel Intellivision but ended up competing with ColecoVision.
  • Apple Macintosh

    Apple Macintosh
    The Apple Macintosh was invented by Steve Jobs. It first became popular after a 1984 Super Bowl commercial. There was an already installed floppy disk drive and unique Macintosh programs.
  • FUJICOLOR QuickSnap

    FUJICOLOR QuickSnap
    The FUJICOLOR QuickSnap was a single use camera created by Fujifilm. It allowed people to simply take pictures on the go. In the first year over 1 million units were sold.
  • Nintendo Game Boy

    Nintendo Game Boy
    The Nintendo Game boy was invented by Gunpei Yokoi. It was first released in Japan in April then in America three months later. It was the first handheld game boy