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VIC-20
The VIC-20 released by Commodore Business Machines in 1980 was the first computer to sell over 1 million units. Being affordable was an important factor in designing the computer. It had a starting price of $299.95 in 1980. -
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Inventions of the 1980's
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Nintendo Entertainment System
The NES or Nintendo Entertainment System was released in 1983 in Japan by Nintendo. The console was Masayuki Uemura who wanted to device to simple, cheap, and could run arcade games on cartridges. The NES is regarded as one of the most influential consoles featuring Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and Mega Man. -
CD-ROM
CD-ROM was first announced by Sony and Philips in 1984. They were used to store data in the form of video, audio, and text files. Computer and electronic makers set a standard for the discs so they could be used on all devices. -
Flash Memory
In the early 1980's flash memory was invented by Japanese engineer Masuoka Fujio. Flash memory is a storage chip that can store data even if the device is turned off. Portable devices such as cameras, smartphones, and USB drives all use flash memory. -
Macintosh Portable
The Macintosh Portable was designed by Apple Computer Inc in 1989. It was Apples first battery powered Macintosh. The machine was designed to deliver high performance at the cost of high price and weight.