1980's Computer History

  • TRS-80 Color Computer

    TRS-80 Color Computer
    Tandy Cooperation created. Was able to support color graphics and supported games, and cartridge programs. Was made in hopes of being able to connect the home computing with the video game market. Was discontinued in 1991.
  • Apple Lisa Computer

    Apple Lisa Computer
    Apple introduced the first commercial personal computer with a graphical user interface.
  • C++ Programing

    C++ Programing
    Bjarne Stroustrup created this because he wanted to create a computer language that would make programming more enjoyable and also able to allow more complex programs to be used.
  • Conner CP340A Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

    Conner CP340A Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
    This hard drive established the model for the 3 and a had inch generation of disk drives. Had self testing capability.
  • 80486 Microprocessor

    80486 Microprocessor
    Had more than 1 million transistors. Doubled the performance of the 386.