Computer Technology in the 80's

  • IBM 5150

    IBM 5150
    The first Personal Desk Top Computer by International Business Machines Corporation equipped with two floppy disc drives and an optional color monitor. This micro computer brought word processing technology into the home for personal and family use.
  • Apple Macintosh 128K

    Apple Macintosh 128K
    Invented by Jef Raskin, who was determined to create a computer that was compact and affordable, This PC was the first of it's kind to come equipped with a mouse and a GUI (Graphical User Interface). It also had a floppy disc drive and was equipped with word processor MacWrite and graphics MacPaint apps. It took 11 years to perfect.
  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    Created by Fusajiro Yamauchi a popular Game Counsel that families could use by plugging it into their TV and play video games such as Super Mario Brothers, Zelda and later Duck Hunt to name a few. This invention resuscitated the gaming industry and changed how families played together.
  • PHOTOSHOP

    PHOTOSHOP
    By Adobe, a tool which alters and/or enhances images on electronic devices. This changed the process of fine tuning images as well as creating a significant short cut in doing so. This has also aided in progression of graphic design.
  • GPS Satelites

    GPS Satelites
    Satellites put into orbit by NASA in order to create maps that aide to navigation systems of both land and water. We can now navigate to the utmost of accuracy using devices and not solely relying on printed maps, landmarks and our memories.