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Technology from the 1970s
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The Floppy Disk
The Floppy Disk, invented by IBM, is something that is no longer necessary, but revolutionized technology when it came out. The Floppy was used to move data and information from one computer to another. -
The Digital Wrist Watch
George H. Thiess invented the first digital wrist watch. It would have been such a new experience to simply flick your wrist and know the time. We're so used to our phones and constantly knowing the time, I think it is interesting to look back to when that obsession with time started. -
HP-65
A calculator for on the go! Created by Hewlett-Packard, this calculator may not be so exciting today, but it was a needed stepping-stone for technology to come. -
The Apple 1
The Apple 1 was the first product to come from Apple. Designed by Steve Wozniak, it was an all in one computer and marks the beginning of a company that we still know today. -
The Walkman
The Walkman was invented by Nobutoshi Kihara—a man whose nickname became "Mr. Walkman". The Walkman allowed for people to listen to music portably and is an early sign of the way technology has headed in terms of portability.
