Consumer Electronic Show - 1983

[Mitchell Andrus]

The 2010 show just wrapped. Here's a report on the 1983 show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OItxKQ1W23w

This is a hoot. Catch the interview about half way through.... talking about the recession, downturn in the economy and housing. "For about $200.00, you can teach the kids about geography".

I wonder what ever happened to my Coleco-vision?


From 1987:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7NpFcJ1oGA&NR=1

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[Rob Wright]

I wonder what ever happened to my Coleco-vision?


B-52 bomber and baseball were my favorite!

[Mitchell Andrus]

B-52 bomber and baseball were my favorite!

Nope.... Zaxon.
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[Bill Cunningham]

Ahhhh the graphics.. Where could it possibly go from there..:D
That was back in the days when Mr. Gates said no one could possibly need more than 640k of memory.. I can remember spending $800+ on 2, 12k boards that i had to build up myself. 100 2102's on each, and they could keep your coffee warm as well.

[Curt Harms]

the more they stay the same. (automotive & housing downturns among others)