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TRS-80 Color Computer
In 1980, Tandy put out the TRS-80 Color Computer. A personal computer based on a Motorola processor and rooted in Microsoft’s BASIC programming language. The Tandy computer’s features had color graphics and computer games. -
Hard Disk Drive
In 1980, Seagate Technology debuted the ST506, which was the first microcomputer hard disk drive. The hard drive could handle up to more than five times that of a floppy disk, all while fitting in the same size space. -
IBM's Personal Computer
The first IBM personal computer (or PC) came loaded with the Intel 8088 — a 4.77 MHz microprocessor — as well as Microsoft’s newly announced MS-DOS operating system. IBM’s invention of the personal computer revolutionized the personal computer, the work computer, the home computer, and the history of computers on the whole. -
Commodore 64
In 1982, Commodore debuted the Commodore 64. With 64K of RAM and 16K of switchable ROM, the Commodore 64 (or C64) went on to sell around 20 million units by 1992. -
Windows
Bill Gates along with his company Microsoft announced the launch of Windows and Microsoft Word. -
CD ROM
Initially developed by Sony and Phillips to store music, it was eventually used by computer and electronics companies to store information and software. -
Apple Macintosh
Apple took the pros and cons from their previous product launch in 1983 of Lisa and turned it into the Apple Macintosh, which was the 1st GUI computer to successfully utilize a mouse. -
Laser Jet Printer
Hewlett Packard launched their Laser Jet printer. -
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System was the first video game console made by Nintendo in the 1980s. With this, the American video game industry was up and running again.