The 1980s was a decade where science and technology reached groundbreaking strides. We’re talking about an era that introduced us to such high-tech innovations as 8-bit gaming consoles, compact audio systems, mobile phones, portable listening devices, and state-of-the-art music instruments. A time when Apple was just on the come up, Casio played trendsetter on the wristwatch front, Nintendo ushered in the next generation of home entertainment, and Sony reigned supreme as the electronics king. Being an '80s baby rocked. So we welcome you to join us in a trip down memory lane, as we take a look back at The 80 Best Gadgets of the '80s.
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80. Etch A Sketch Animator 2000
79. Audio-Technica Sound Burger
78. Armatron
77. Braun Micron Vario 3 Universal
76. Nerf Blast-a-Ball
75. Nintendo Power Glove
74. Amstrad CPC464
73. Logitech C7 Mouse
72. Fisher-Price PXL-2000
71. Atari Touch Tablet
70. Koss PortaPro Headphones
69. Pocketvision 3
68. Mr. Frosty Slush Master
67. Braun ET66 Calculator
66. 3D-Glasses
Year: 1985
The technology was nowhere near perfected. Watch Friday the 13th Part 3 again (if you dare) and make the call. However, the concept of viewing third-dimension visuals through a pair of polarization shades was groundbreaking. Creator Kenneth J. Dunkley established the technique of blocking someone’s peripheral vision through two points, therefore projecting the illusion of 3D. So the next time you hit the theaters and catch a 3D flick, impress your date with this fun fact, or better yet, pay Dunkley homage.