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SONY | KW-3600HD | 1990

In 1990, Sony Japan released the KW-3600HD, a 36-inch CRT Trinitron TV that was among the first to support high-definition technology. Weighing approximately 79.4 kilograms and priced at $17,000 ($41,300 in today's market).
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SONY | M.O 5.25 | 1993

Sony Magneto-Optical (MO) Disks are rewritable storage media that combine magnetic and optical technologies. First introduced in the 1980s with a higher storage capacity for its time.
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Old «Mortal Kombat II» commercial from 1993
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HP «Spaceball 2003» 1991

Mainly used in early 3D modeling software, and CAD's
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Peugeot «Quasar» concept from 1984
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Bang & Olufsen «BeoCom-1000» 1989
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1972's «WELTRON» 
RADIO & 8-TRACK CASSETTE PLAYER

🖭 8-track tapes were popular in the 1960s and 1970s, but their main drawback was the inability to rewind recordings. By the 1980s, they were largely replaced by superrior modern cassette tapes.
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Arcade version of «Thunder Blade» by SEGA from 1987
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That's my breakfast
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Yamaha «DX100» synthesizer commercial from 1986
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BLADE RUNNER | PRODUCTION | 1982

Douglas Trumbull and the set-prop of the "Tyrell" building.

Douglas Trumbull (1942–2022) was an American film director, producer, and pioneer in visual effects. His innovative approach played a significant role in shaping modern filmmaking.

Trumbull contributed to films such as:
• 2001: A Space Odyssey
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture
• Blade Runner
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Casio «Calculighter» 1979
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Another🕹classic by Taito: «Light Bringer / Dungeon Magic» 1994
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Nakamichi's «RX-202» auto-reverse feature, 1982
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SONY | PROFEEL | 1980

The line of professional modular CRT monitors.

They feature Trinitron color technology, a glass front panel that minimizes glare, and a resolution of 400 TV lines (TVL)—roughly equivalent to 640×480 pixels—which was quite advanced for its time.

Price at release: $1,000-$1,500 (approximately $3,800–$5,750 in today’s dollars).
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BYTE | 1975–1998

▼ BYTE magazine was a leading tech publication focused on personal computing. Its yearly subnoscription initially cost $10, it became a key resource for hardware, software, and programming insights.
▼ Today, 1980s issues are collector's items, priced between $10 and $50 depending on condition.
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