Computer advancements in 1980s

  • Seagate ST506 HDD

    Seagate ST506 HDD
    Created by Seagate Technologies revolutionized the storage capacities of PCs.
  • Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Word
    Developed by Microsoft. Originally announce in 1983 for marketing and which then became the global standard by 1989
  • Flash Memory

    Flash Memory
    Invented by Fujio Masuoka created a device where data can be erased and reprogrammed multiple times. Currently flash drives and SD cards.
  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    Created by Nintendo. The console resparked the gaming industry.
  • Computer defeated a master chess player

    Computer defeated a master chess player
    Created by Carnegie Mellon University Students, an artificial intelligence was able to beat a master chess player. Paved way to AI's