Casio QV-10 – 1996.
1st Consumer digitalcamera under $1,000.
Introductory price was $650.00. Amazing 2MB
of non-removable memory. No flash and
resolution of 320 X 240. Could store up to 96
pictures. But you could use the camera to take
a selfie!
Sony Walkman Cassette Player 1979.
42 years old as of July 2021. Featured
in Guardians in the Galaxy, the price of
these on eBay, used, can range from $500
to $1200.00. $200 in 1979 = more than
$740.00 today. A “Mic” button let a person
talk to you over your headphones without
taking them off.
iPod Nano 4 GB First Gen -Sept 2005
1000 songs in your pocket like the original
iPod, but at 1/5th the size! $249.00
Janghans World’s 1st radio-controlled
production clock for private use.
1985. About $175. It checked with the
Bolder Colorado master clock once
every 24 hours, but mostly couldn’t
connect, so it wasn’t very accurate at
my location.
