80s technology 1

Technology in the 80's

By cristina_acereto

  • Commodore Introduces the VIC-20

    Commodore Introduces the VIC-20
    This is the first time we see a home computer available, however it is not quite yet on the market.

  • 3.5 Inch Floppy Drives and Diskettes Are Introduced

    3.5 Inch Floppy Drives and Diskettes Are Introduced
    We see 3.5 inch floppy disks and diskettes introduced. HP is the first company to use this technology.

  • CDROM Introduced

    CDROM Introduced
    This is the first time since the diskette that we have seen a major improvement in this realm. It is used heavily for the next two decades.

  • Michael Dell Creates PC LIMITED

    Michael Dell Creates PC LIMITED
    Michael Dell, yes from the company DELL, creates PC's and competes first hand with Macintosh.

  • Pixar Is Founded

    Pixar Is Founded
    Pixar is founded. Steve Jobs invests in this company. This is the start of software development being used for entertainment in a brand new way. It changes everything about the animation industry.

  • Hard Disk Drive Is Created

    Hard Disk Drive Is Created
    We finally see mass amounts of information being carried over the computers. This means information can technically be transferred from one device to another.

  • Macintosh Portable Is Introduced

    Macintosh Portable Is Introduced
    The first concept of a laptop is produced for the market.