{"id":178344,"date":"2021-02-14T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-02-14T16:00:18","modified_gmt":"2021-02-14T13:00:18","slug":"lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Let\u2019s Talk About Our Favorite Tech Gadgets from the 80s \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be7b3dd856\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Apple_Macintosh_128K_1983\" >Apple Macintosh 128K (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Casio_Calculator_Watch_1983\" >Casio Calculator Watch (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#The_Clapper_1984\" >The Clapper (1984)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Nintendo_Games_and_Accessories\" >Nintendo Games and Accessories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Audio-Technica_Sound_Burger_1983\" >Audio-Technica Sound Burger (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Polaroid_Sun_660_Camera_1981\" >Polaroid Sun 660 Camera (1981)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Armatron_Robot_1980\" >Armatron Robot (1980)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Yamaha_DX7_Synthesizer_1983\" >Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Atari_Touch_Tablet_1984\" >Atari Touch Tablet (1984)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Roland_TR-808_1980\" >Roland TR-808 (1980)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#SIMON_1980\" >SIMON (1980)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Sony_CDP-101_CD_Player_1982\" >Sony CDP-101 CD Player (1982)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Motorola_DynatAC_8000X_1983\" >Motorola DynatAC 8000X (1983)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/lets-talk-about-our-favorite-tech-gadgets-from-the-80s-review-geek\/#Sharper_Image_Lazer_Tag_1986\" >Sharper Image Lazer Tag (1986)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Let\u2019s Talk About Our Favorite Tech Gadgets from the 80s \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/thumbcache\/0\/0\/85711dd505440f2b5d616802704992a6\/p\/uploads\/2021\/02\/xc2741c66.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.taka9np3Zn.jpg\" alt=\"80s, We love the 80s text in retro font on neon themed background\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/80s-we-love-retro-alphabet-font-771919480\" data-credittext=\"brainpencil\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/80s-we-love-retro-alphabet-font-771919480\">brainpencil\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019re big fans of all-things tech here at Review Geek. While we tend to spend our days drooling over the latest gadgets, we occasionally like to pause and pay respect to the tech that paved the way for the devices we enjoy using today. Today, we\u2019re looking at some of our favorite tech gadgets from the \u201980s.<\/p>\n<p>From Air Jordans and Duran Duran to Rubik\u2019s Cubes and <i>The Breakfast Club<\/i>, the \u201980s were a phenomenally interesting decade. It also led to some of the most fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> ever, like the original <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le personal computer, the first home CD player, the iconic Roland TR-808, and a few fun toys as well. So, let\u2019s jump in and take a look at some of the most exciting and interesting gadgets the 80s had to offer (and their cringey commercials!).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_Macintosh_128K_1983\"><\/span>Apple Macintosh 128K (1983)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1984 Apple&#039;s First Macintosh Commercial\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OYecfV3ubP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Remember the time Ridley Scott directed the <i>1984<\/i>-themed commercial that introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer to the world (or perhaps <i>Fortnite<\/i>\u2018s clapback version)? The iconic computer initially sold for a whopping $2,495 (that\u2019d be about $6,100 today) and sold over 70,000 units within the first four months.<\/p>\n<p>The Macintosh 128K boasted a Motorola 68000 microprocessor running at 7.8336MHz that was connected to 128K RAM split between the processor and the display controller, with the boot procedure and various OS routines stored in an additional 64KB ROM chip. It also had sixteen 4164 64kx1 DRAMs. I\u2019m not saying that isn\u2019t spectacular, but I\u2019m glad computers have improved over the years.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casio_Calculator_Watch_1983\"><\/span>Casio Calculator Watch (1983)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Calculator Watch 1983\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/duq7wWDGvpY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Talk about one smart watch! The Casio calculator watch not only showed you the time, but it also had a built-in calculator that\u2019d let you do basic arithmetic whenever you wanted. It also had a stopwatch, a calendar, and a built-in alarm function allowing you to be the most organized math-doing cool kid on the streets. Besides its myriad functionality, the watch also did a good job showing you the time, including the seconds, the AM or PM marking, and even allowed you to switch to 24-hour military time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Clapper_1984\"><\/span>The Clapper (1984)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Clapper (1989)\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lBWjLJeKkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Clap on, clap off! The Clapper \u201cmade it easy\u201d for you to turn on music, lights, or your TV from anywhere in your room. All you had to do was plug The Clapper into a wall socket, then plug the device you want to control into The Clapper. In fact, if you think about it, The Clapper was kind of the OG smart plug. Although I much prefer today\u2019s smart plugs, with their voice-control options and routine scheduling, it was definitely fun to drive my relatives crazy clapping their lights on and off with this ridiculous gadget as a kid.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nintendo_Games_and_Accessories\"><\/span>Nintendo Games and Accessories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nintendo NES &quot;Now You&#039;re Playing With Power&quot; - 1986 Commercial\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C6KOlC393lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The \u201980s were a huge decade for video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, but no other console at the time ever really managed to eclipse Nintendo\u2019s NES. Or its enormous library of arcade games. Or weirdly awesome accessories. Gamers of all ages and skill levels flocked towards fun titles like <i>Super Mario Bros. 3<\/i>, <i>The Legend of Zelda<\/i>, <i>Excitebike<\/i>, <i>Duck Hunt<\/i>, <i>Punch-Out!, <\/i>and <i>Kirby\u2019s Adventure<\/i> and are still enjoying them now, decades later. It was also a blast to play with Nintendo\u2019s unique accessories, including the Power Glove, the NES Zapper, and R.O.B.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio-Technica_Sound_Burger_1983\"><\/span>Audio-Technica Sound Burger (1983)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sound Burger AT727- 1983\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8NHjEk16wxE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What Sony\u2019s Walkman did for cassettes, Audio-Technica\u2019s AT727 did for vinyl. Aptly named the Sound Burger, this portable belt-drive turntable was the perfect solution to listening to your favorite vinyl on the go \u2026 provided you didn\u2019t mind there not being much by way of physical protection for your LPs. The battery-powered vinyl player has a manual turntable arm, a headphone jack, and stereo L\/R RCA audio outputs. Pretty impressive!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polaroid_Sun_660_Camera_1981\"><\/span>Polaroid Sun 660 Camera (1981)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1981 Polaroid Sun Camera commercial. Featuring James Garner &amp; Mariette Hartley.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O0sGM9Pt434?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Polaroid\u2019s instant cameras not only cut down massively on the time you spent waiting for your photos to develop, but they were also tons of fun to use! The Sun 660 model had a built-in flash and a sonar-based autofocus feature. It could also detect when you were in a low-light area and boost the lighting to ensure your photo still looks bright and clear. The camera\u2019s small portable size and basic image enhancing abilities made it an awesome product for sure.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Armatron_Robot_1980\"><\/span>Armatron Robot (1980)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Armatron Commercial 80&#039;s\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x3cXdeuQDOE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With the Armatron, a cute robot toy made by TOMY and distributed by Radio Shack, kids could have tons of fun during playtime. Well, it wasn\u2019t <i>exactly<\/i> a robot\u2014it was fully user controlled and had no automation. But, by using the two attached joysticks, you could move Armatron\u2019s crane-like arm and have it pick up objects just like a robot could. Oh, and don\u2019t forget its countdown mechanism that helped build the anticipation before an object was lifted up!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yamaha_DX7_Synthesizer_1983\"><\/span>Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer (1983)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yamaha DX 7 &amp; DX9 1983 US demo flexidisc\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wxdH65nq0k4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The DX7 isn\u2019t just any old digital synthesizer, it\u2019s one of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yamaha_DX7\">best-selling synths<\/a> in history. It\u2019s preset sounds also famously ended up in some of the most famous music of the time, from artists like Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Chicago, Kenny Loggins, Celine Dion, A-ha, Brian Eno, and Kool &amp; the Gang. The impressive 61-key synth had velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, pitch-bend and modulation wheels, and was highly programmable, too. The DX7 was well-liked due to its outstanding sound.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atari_Touch_Tablet_1984\"><\/span>Atari Touch Tablet (1984)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t8BUMojiB6M\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t8BUMojiB6M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tablets are super popular today, with Apple\u2019s dominating the market, but Atari actually released one way back in the mid-80s. The Atari Touch Tablet was great for drawing and doodling, with functionality built in for erasing, drag-and-drop images, and even supported using a stylus. The tablet shipped along with Atari\u2019s artist software on a ROM cartridge, and you could see what you\u2019d drawn by hooking it up to your TV or a compatible computer. It was fun, but never really took off, however.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roland_TR-808_1980\"><\/span>Roland TR-808 (1980)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Roland TR808 TV Commercial\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jxz0CljLrb0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Beastie Boys were absolutely right when they said \u201cnothing sounds quite like an 808.\u201d The mega-iconic drum machine blew the minds of everyone creating hip hop and pop music at the time, with its bold and futuristic sound, and forever changed the sound of American music. All kinds of musicians like Diplo, Pharrell, Damon Albarn (of Gorillaz), Kanye West, Phil Collins, and, yes, The Beastie Boys have <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lIS-o_--wqY\">used the TR-808<\/a> to create emblematic music loved the world \u2019round.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIMON_1980\"><\/span>SIMON (1980)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Simon Says 1978 Electronic Game by Milton Bradley - Mint Condition\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vLi1qnRmpe4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This one\u2019s a gimmie. The SIMON electronic game both mesmerized and frustrated kids (and adults) of all ages, with its simple concept and tough-to-memorize patterns. The \u201cSimon Says\u201d game would play a ton and flash a corresponding color panel, with a new addition each turn, and you\u2019d have to keep up by touching the same panels in the same order each turn. The inexplicably challenging game was fun to play alone and in groups, and was great for building memorization skills (or passive-aggressively telling you that you didn\u2019t have any).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sony_CDP-101_CD_Player_1982\"><\/span>Sony CDP-101 CD Player (1982)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sony CD Player ad\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fiDbkaaF_k4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Sony CDP-101 was the world\u2019s first commercially-released CD player, which is about as cool as it gets \u2026 at least for anyone living in the 1980s. Despite being originally released in Japan in 1982, the player didn\u2019t launch outside the country until early 1983. Its initial price point was around $700, which is quite a bit even by today\u2019s standards, but boy was the sound quality amazing! The player was cutting-edge, with a 16-bit DAC and a slick looking knob-free design.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motorola_DynatAC_8000X_1983\"><\/span>Motorola DynatAC 8000X (1983)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1980s Motorola DynaTAC Promotional Video\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0WUF3yjgGf4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you thought the world\u2019s first commercially-available CD player was tubular, the Motorola DynatAC 8000X (a.k.a the first commercially-available cell phone) is way cooler. Plus, it was nicknamed the brick! Despite the fact that it didn\u2019t offer more than 30 minutes of talk time or 8 hours of standby, it did have an LED display, and it made you look like a super cool and rich trendsetter if you were seen using one. And talk about rich: It originally sold for $4,000.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharper_Image_Lazer_Tag_1986\"><\/span>Sharper Image Lazer Tag (1986)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lazer Tag commercial 1986\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X6dFHgirg2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Gen X and millennials both know the profound fun that can be had in an exciting round of Lazer Tag. With its fun phaser guns, cool sound effects, futuristic feel, and tag-like gameplay, there\u2019s no wonder Lazer Tag was im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely popular. The game is so fun it spawned an (admittedly rough-looking) animated <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> on NBC called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MFWXQLg1Tf4\">Lazer Tag Academy<\/a>. You can even buy a newer two-player version of the game <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/redirect.viglink.com?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharperimage.com%2Fview%2Fproduct%2FInfrared%2BLaser%2BTag%2F206611&amp;key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482\">from Sharper Image<\/a> today.\n<\/div>\n<p><script>setTimeout(function(){!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1137093656460433');fbq('track','PageView');},3000);<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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