Decade: 1970s-early 1980s Dedicated Disc Based Computer Systems 1971 PDF full record Technological innovations such as the diminishing cost of hardware and increasing computer miniaturization created new markets for computers during the 1970s. Small offices could take advantage of low-cost minicomputers or gain access to mainframes through time sharing services. Hobbyists could also purchase computer kits, specifically marketed to them. By the late 1970s IBM’s market share had slipped to 40%. The early 1980s saw the first mass market advertising of computers. Computers were available for personal use due to the diminishing costs of machines. However, manufacturers first had to convince people that they needed a computer in their home. They made use of well-known celebrities as spokespersons: Dick Cavett for Apple; Bill Cosby for Texas Instruments; William Shatner for Commodore; Charlie Chaplin’s “Little Tramp” for IBM; and Alan Alda for Atari. Apple and IBM had some of the most successful campaigns during the decade. Apple aired its “1984” commercial during the Super Bowl, introducing an innovative personal computer to smash Orwellian competitors. Brochure List: 1970s-early 1980s Sort: DateBrochure Title RESULTS: 106 Items     prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 next The Revolutionary 240 Magnetic Printer by Data Interface 1973 pdf full record The Solution: 5 Reasons Why the Diablo 3200 is the Solution for Problems with Billing, Asset Management, and Financial Reporting 1978 pdf full record The X-Cray X-MP series of computers 1983 pdf full record This man is using the smallest 1974 pdf full record Three New Pacs 1974 pdf full record TMS700 Series: the First Microprogrammab... 8-bit Microcomputer from Texas Instruments 1981 pdf full record Uncompromising Christmas Gifts from Hewlett-Packard 1975 pdf full record VAX/VMS Station for Cray Computer Systems 1986 pdf full record VS III Voice Synthesizer 1972 pdf full record We're got the first low-priced big screen. 1974 pdf full record RESULTS: 106 Items     prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 next		DECADE 1950s 1960s 1970s-early 1980s SEARCH     Advanced Search
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