Technology Timeline of the 1980's

By rachel.scott
  • Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)

    Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA)

    Invented by Sony and Philips, this invention set the foundation for the future of compact discs.
  • IBM 5150

    IBM 5150

    Invented by Don Estridge and a team of engineers, the IBM 5150 was the first publicly available PC.
  • Nintendo Entertainment System

    Nintendo Entertainment System

    Invented by Nintendo and their founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, while this wasn't the first video gaming system, the NES revolutionized the popularity of home gaming.
  • Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

    Motorola DynaTAC 8000X

    Invented by Martin Cooper, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first personal mobile phone.
  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows

    Invented by Bill Gates, this was the first true 16-bit graphical user interface.