Technological Advances 1981-90

By time34
  • The IBM Personal Computer

    The IBM Personal Computer
    It was IMB's first personal computer. After this he PC became used everyday instead only being used for work. It was the cheapest PC available at the time. Other companies also made PC's but were more expensive.
  • The Compct Disc

    The Compct Disc
    It was created by Philips & Sony because they thought it was going to be important. People started to buy more CD's than older formats. More CD's were sold so less cassette tapes were being sold.
  • The Leatherman PST

    The Leatherman PST
    Tim Leatherman made it beacuse he wanted to more tools while he was overseas. This is useful for people that are usually outside or in the woods.Less tools had to be carried around after the Leatherman PST was made. It had no legal issues or lawsuits beacuse it was the first of its kind.