Gadgets of the 80s

10 Gadgets From The '80s That Became Pop-Culture Icons

The 1980s had their fair share of excellent movies, killer music, and some interesting fashion, and it can't be overstated how impactful they were to technology. It was a decade when technology reached new heights of consumer-friendly tech products.

Prior to the "Me decade", technology was seen as some far off, almost science fiction-like occurrence. However, with the 80s came personal computers for the first time as well as the introduction of technology to households for the sake of convenience and entertainment. There are products that are more emblematic of the decade than others, with many leaving lasting impacts still seen today.

CHECK OUT THESE GADGETS THAT WERE POP-CULTURE ICONS DURING THE DECADE WHEN TECH BECAME CONSUMER FRIENDLY: THE 1980S.

Clapper

Simon

ZX Spectrum

Casio Calculator Watch

Polaroid 660

Apple Macintosh 128K

Boombox

Videocassette Recorder (VCR)

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Sony Walkman

BYJESSICA JALALI

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