Consoles
What console was known as the worst console of its time?
Atari 5200
What person announced the creation of microsoft word/windows
Bill Gates/Microsoft
Were Supercomputers heavier or lighter in the 80's
Heavier
Why is the 1980's known as one of the best decades for the film industry?
Functionality and design new cameras brought
What does ROM stand for?
Read Only Memory
How much revenue did at home consoles generate for the US?
$5 billion anually
What was the TRS-80 color computer
A personal computer with basic programming language and had colors/games
How are smartphones today different?
Faster and smaller so they can fit in your pocket, 5000 times faster than supercomputers in the 80's
What did the Kodak Camera make possible?
To no longer have to manually set film speed
What year did Sega release it's System 16 gaming board?
1985
Which console could play 3d capable games?
Sega Genesis
What was NeXT's selling point
Its groundbreaking operating system
How much did Supercomputers weigh in the 1980s?
Over 5000 lbs
What cameras were used for production?
Panavision Panaflex
16kB
Why was the Gameboy different from other handheld technology?
It's graphics, long lasting battery, quick loading time
Who debuted NeXT
How did Car phones change from the 80's to today?
They transformed into the mobile phone, more accessible and portable.
What camera had the first successful autofocus system?
Minolta Maxxum 7000
Arcades had what type of programming?
Basic programming with input/output systems that controlled the screen's display
Who supervised the R&D team for the Sega Genesis?
Hideki Sato, Masami Ishikawa
What did the 1984 Cable Act allow
More TV networks to be launched and sitcoms to rise in fame
What is Moore's law?
It says that the speed and capacity of computers double every 2 years
What were some features the Nikon FA camera had?
An extremely quick titanium honeycomb shutter that topped out at 1/4000th of a second, a new LCD display system, and AMP metering
What was Sega's System 16 gaming board's sound chip display resolution?
320x224