Tech Decade - 80's

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    Tech Decade - 80's

    Five technological innovations from the 80's
  • The IBM PC hits commercial markets.

    The IBM PC hits commercial markets.

    The IBM PC (or Model #5150) established a standard for computer markets, to the point that many third-party manufacturers popped up for the device.
  • The first Compact Disks air commercially in Japan with a recording of Billy Joel's "52nd Street".

    The first Compact Disks air commercially in Japan with a recording of Billy Joel's "52nd Street".

    The Compact Disk (or CD) was a new, better way to record audio entertainment such as music. It would go on to become one of the most popular methods of storing music for the next decade.
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System (known then as "Famicom") is released in Japan.

    The Nintendo Entertainment System (known then as "Famicom") is released in Japan.

    The Nintendo Entertainment System (or Nes) took the world by storm, revolutionizing home entertainment by bringing well-known arcade titles straight into the living room.
  • The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X Cellular Phone is approved by the FFC for commercial release.

    The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X Cellular Phone is approved by the FFC for commercial release.

    The Motorola DynaTAC 8000X Cellular Phone completely altered the world of communication by giving civilian consumers access to a portable, wireless telecommunication.
  • Micrsoft introduces the Windows Operating System to the software market.

    Micrsoft introduces the Windows Operating System to the software market.

    When it was first released, the Windows OS wasn't exactly as popular as it is today, but by the end of the decade it was the most widespread computer OS software of all time.