1980 Sony Walkman
With the introduction of the Walkman, a whole new era of music portablibity emerged allowing users to take music with them wherever they wanted. This quickly became the must have gadget for runners, roller-skaters and teenagers everywhere.
People were creating their own mix-tapes at home and taking Prince and Michael Jackson with them on road.
1982 Commodore 64
With the introduction of the Walkman, a whole new era of music portablibity emerged allowing users to take music with them wherever they wanted. This quickly became the must have gadget for runners, roller-skaters and teenagers everywhere.
People were creating their own mix-tapes at home and taking Prince and Michael Jackson with them on road.
1982 Commodore 64
Initially it was sold with 64 kB of memory with sound and graphics performance that was superior to IBM-compatible computers of the time. The original price was $595 making it much more affordable than previous personal computers.
1984 Compact Disc Player
This became the hottest trend in music industry.Within 5 years of its introduction CDs were outselling records.
As the cd player became smaller and cheaper more liked to purchase them. Increasing popularity made the format more popular and cementing its success till date.
As the cd player became smaller and cheaper more liked to purchase them. Increasing popularity made the format more popular and cementing its success till date.
1986 Nintendo NES
Bringing Mario, Zelda the Nintendo NES has revolutionized home gaming industry. The system would launch with 18 games, available at a price of $250, making it reasonably obtainable.
1983 Microwave Oven
Although invented much earlier it wasn't popular until the mid-80s that they were available widely and cheaply enough for the common household to have one.
The microwave made anyone a home able to whip up a quick meal. In 1983 they were still considered a luxury item. Currently over 90% of households have one.
1985 VHS Player
VHS or Video Horne System made you watch your favorite movie when ever you want, bringing Rambo. Jaws and Karate Kid right into your space.
Because of the open standard of the format, companies were able to produce tapes without resirictions and licensing costs which helped make it much more wide spread. VHS qualiiy is roughly equivalent to 333x480 pixels in today's standards.
Because of the open standard of the format, companies were able to produce tapes without resirictions and licensing costs which helped make it much more wide spread. VHS qualiiy is roughly equivalent to 333x480 pixels in today's standards.
1989 Desktop Fax Machine
Prior to desktop models,the fax machine were always a bulky object. With models from Panasonic, AT&T and Murata, workers were able to keep them in their office space.
Most used thermal paper but a few high-end models were able to use legal paper. The higher end models also featured document feeders that could handle up to 5 pages at a time. Prices ranged trom $550 to $5000.
Most used thermal paper but a few high-end models were able to use legal paper. The higher end models also featured document feeders that could handle up to 5 pages at a time. Prices ranged trom $550 to $5000.
