Technological Inventions of the 1980s

  • CD Players

    CD Players

    invented in 1982 by Sony, the CD player, along with compact discs, made listening to music even easier than before.
  • Camcorders

    Camcorders

    In 1983, The camcorder was invented by Jerome Lemelson. It completely changed how people could take and share videos, which would eventually lead to us having video capabilities on our computers and phones.
  • Apple MacIntosh

    Apple MacIntosh

    In 1984, Apple released the first successful computer that could be used at home, by the average person.
  • Microsoft WIndows

    Microsoft WIndows

    In 1985, Bill Gates released Windows 1. Windows still is around today as one of the best operating systems to use for a computer. It has made using computers much easier for the average perosn.
  • Nintendo Gameboy

    Nintendo Gameboy

    IN 1989, Nintendo invented the handheld gaming device, the Gameboy. It changed how videogames could be enjoyed and the technological capabilities that could be had without a plug.