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The evolving eighties

Updated on: 16 March,2009 07:30 AM IST  | 
Balaji Narasimhan |

We are used to such snazzy advertisements these days, but have you ever wondered how computers were sold around a quarter of a century ago?

The evolving eighties

We are used to such snazzy advertisements these days, but have you ever wondered how computers were sold around a quarter of a century ago?




We have a brief sample of some ads that came in the early 1980s. Enjoy!

Apple of my eye: While this Lisa looks ancient by today's standards, it must have been one hell of a stunner when it was launched. (1983)

Do you want fries with that? While home computers of the past like the Atari were pitifully powerless when compared to modern computers, they did perform a great job when it came to introducing people to computers and making them feel comfortable. (1983)




























Muscles of steel: Chances are very high that you will need to be very strong to lift this Osborne! (1981)

Everyone can use it: While using the PC for anything serious may have been just a dream once, today, it is a reality. In this context, one could say that this IBM PC Jr. ad was before its time. (1983)

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