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First IBM-PC was released
Introduced in August 1981 and priced at $1,995.00. The IBM PC helped lay the foundation for the modern computer by revolutionizing how we deal with business operations. With computer engineer Don Estridge leading the IBM PC team, they were able to incorporate features for just about everyone! Although widely adopted, these IBM PCs were of higher quality with an even higher cost with the additional add-ons. -
DynaTAC 8000x
Being the first commercially available hand-held cell phone that offered thirty minutes of talk time and with a charge time of ten hours, this cell phone came with a price tag of $3,995. -
Windows 1.0
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, released Windows 1.0 on November 20, 1985. This was the first to use a graphical user interface that included a notepad, clock, calculator, calendar, paint, menu options, and icons! No more typing commands. -
Kodak Fling - Disposable Camera
Placed on the market in 1987, Kodak helped reintroduce disposable cameras to the public which made photography easy for anyone who could push a button! This created a way for people to take photos that are more personal with a less formal approach. Once the film was all used up you could throw away the camera! -
The Game Boy - Nintendo
Released in Japan in 1989, this handheld portable gaming device offered gaming in a new way. Users could take it on vacation, school trips, and even from the comfort of their beds. The Game Boy was compatible with switchable games making new experiences each time it was played.