Computer Inventions of The 1980s

  • IBM PC

    IBM PC
    The IBM PC was a personal computer created by Bill Lowe. Once it was released to the public, it was sold for $1,565. Users were fascinated by this product because it was portable. They could rest the device in their lap or move it from their desktop without moving the entire system since the computer was connected by a six-foot cable.
  • SONY CDP-101

    SONY CDP-101
    The SONY CDP-101 or first commercialized CD player was created by James Russell. The invention allowed humans to easily share digital content.
  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System
    The Nintendo Entertainment System was invented and designed by Uemura Masayuki. By using this device, consumers were able to play arcade games at home on their own TVs. It was the start of at-home gaming consoles.
  • Apple Macintosh

    Apple Macintosh
    The Apple Macintosh was created by Steve Jobs. It was a personal computer that featured a mouse, a built-in screen, and a graphical user interface. This computer could be operated by anyone, it did not require you to be a computer expert.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft Windows was the first released graphical user interface for PCs and was created by Bill Gates. It gave users the ability to visually manage virtual desktops and allowed them to select files with the click of their mouse instead of typing commands.