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Seagate ST506 Hard Disk Drive
Seagate created the first hard disk drive for computers. The first one held only 5 megabytes. This breakthrough would eventually lead to us having more compact hard drives with much higher storage capacities. A conversation between Alan Shugart and Finis Conner is what this technology sprouted from. -
CD-ROM
Sony and Philips initially created the CD-ROM to distribute music. This is significant because it would later become a compact and portable method of sharing data. -
Flash Memory
Flash memory is created by Fujio Masuoka. This specific memory system is very significant. This technology is what leads to us having modern day large capacity, re-writable compact flash drives. -
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Nintendo releases the NES in America. The console offers enticing 8-bit graphics and an amazing gameplay experience that outshines the simple line and text based games that came before it. The NES revitalizes the home console market. This gives Americans a new way to waste our time in an enjoyable way. Gunpei Yokoi was the creator of the NES. -
Game Boy Console
Nintendo once again provides us with a technological leap in gaming technology. We now have a handheld game console that gives us portable entertainment. Mobile gaming is still alive today in modern handheld consoles and cell phones. Gunpei Yokoi is created as the designer of the Game Boy.
