Jump into a timeline of how our most commonly used technology has progressed from the 1980s through to today. From the Sony Walkman to the Apple iPod, technology has come a long way.
3. 1980s
AmstradCPC464
8-bit, tape recorder and a keyboard.
The Amstrad was a gamer’s
paradise.
1984
SonyWalkman
1981
The launch of the 2nd Sony
Walkman. A bit slimmer and a
metal tapeplayback!
4. 1980s
Kodakcamera
1987
A disposable camera that
revolutionized photography. Click,
turn the wheel, then click again.
AmstradCPC464
8-bit, tape recorder and a keyboard.
The Amstrad was a gamer’s
paradise.
1984
SonyWalkman
1981
The launch of the 2nd Sony
Walkman. A bit slimmer and a
metal tapeplayback!
9. 1990s
OriginaliMac
Who didn’t want a see-through
computer? The iMac was cool and
ahead of it’s time.
1998
SonyMiniDisc
1992
No tapes, purely digital music.
Although a step in the right
direction, it didn’t end well.
10. 1990s
Kodakdigitalcamera
1999
4MB memory and a 1-megapixel
resolution, this ended the
mainstream film cameras.
OriginaliMac
Who didn’t want a see-through
computer? The iMac was cool and
ahead of it’s time.
1998
SonyMiniDisc
1992
No tapes, purely digital music.
Although a step in the right
direction, it didn’t end well.
14. 2000s
Delllaptop
2.13GHz processor, 100GB storage,
DVD burner and a 14.1-inch display.
Not too bad even by today’s standards.
2005
AppleiPod
2001
5GB of storageso that youcan
have 1,000 songs in your pocket.
This was a global success.
15. 2000s
SonyCybershotcamera
2008
Face recognition and more
megapixels, photography is no
longer for professionals.
Delllaptop
2.13GHz processor, 100GB storage,
DVD burner and a 14.1-inch display.
Not too bad even by today’s standards.
2005
AppleiPod
2001
5GB of storageso that youcan
have 1,000 songs in your pocket.
This was a global success.
19. 2010s
MacBookPro
Moreof everything from storageto
processing power plus an amazing HD
screen to make the web come alive.
2014
SonyMP4player
2012
Music isn’t the only portablemedia,
now we can carry videos, images
and more wherever we go.
20. 2010s
LeicaQcamera
2016
Over 24MP, touchscreen and HD
video recording. Digital cameras
have progressed rapidly.
MacBookPro
Moreof everything from storageto
processing power plus an amazing HD
screen to make the web come alive.
2014
SonyMP4player
2012
Music isn’t the only portablemedia,
now we can carry videos, images
and more wherever we go.
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