80s tech ch

Inventions of the 80's

By a_wal1221
  • The Walk Man

    The Walk Man

    Only year was available.Much like an MP3 player. Had a built in stereo amplifier. This was one of the first audio devices of the time to have one.
  • The Personal Computer

    The Personal Computer

    Included games, web browsing, and media playback. More complicated computers had been invented before this, but this was the first simple enough for at-home use.
  • The CD Player

    The CD Player

    The idea originated from the record player. The CD players back then were extremely bulky, but they are similiar to the ones we have today.
  • Digital Telephone Answering Equipment

    Digital Telephone Answering Equipment

    Only the year could be found. But, this invention originated from the telegraphone. Audio recordings were stored on a cassette.
  • Camcorder

    Camcorder

    Only year was availalable. First available for personal use. Recorded video and audio, but it was not very good quality. Required a tape for video to be put on.
  • Cell Phone

    Cell Phone

    First commercially available cell phone (called the DynaTAC 8000x). Allowed communication without having to carry a phone with a cord.
  • Windows

    Windows

    Started out being just an operating environment, but grew into its own brand. It also began as a partner of microsoft. Then the two split into two seperate companies.
  • Microsoft

    Microsoft

    Only year was available. Microsoft office had not yet been invented. Began as a collaboration with windows.
  • Game Boy

    Game Boy

    First handheld video game console.
  • Electronic Typewriter

    Electronic Typewriter

    This was the typewriter most similiar to a computer keyboard.