7 Classic Computer Ads
With the speed at which technology advances, it’s fun to look back on earlier computers and gadgets just to see how far we’ve come. If your computer isn’t top of the line, don’t worry. Take a look at these old computer ads and you’ll feel better.
Thanks to Marcin Wichary for giving me permission to use the following images.
1. Everyone knows that the best thing for your computer is a regular defrag. What’s the next best thing? Take a look.
2. If you want to be able to blog or surf the web wherever you go, you’ll need a decent laptop like this one.
3. Can’t afford the latest iMac? How about an older version?
4. Don’t like Apple? How about a PC?
5. Serious computer users need serious storage. Like this.
6. Hardcore gamer? You’ll need a top of the line mouse.
7. If you’re going to be productive, you’ll need the right software.
Now take a look at your computer. Doesn’t it look good? 
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August 23rd, 2007 00:43
ha ha ha! that’s awesome. It feels really good after looking at my PC
80 MB….high data storage…he he hehe
August 23rd, 2007 00:51
Hehehe I love my computer now
August 23rd, 2007 04:34
Good stuff! Hey now, my main drive is still only 20gb. But everything is installed/stored on my other drives so it works out just fine giving windows
a drive all to itself!
August 23rd, 2007 05:05
@GnomeyNewt:
You sure you don’t need the high storage 80mb one?
August 23rd, 2007 05:14
I am sure I could get one for free someplace
August 23rd, 2007 05:16
LOL
August 23rd, 2007 06:36
This post is great. All I can say is LOL ! I was actually thinking of getting myself a laptop and Toshiba almost convinced me to opt-in for a hybrid of theirs, but when I saw this beauty .. I just couldn’t help myself and ordered it for me, unfortunately people at the museum told me that .. it’s not for sale.. relics are for everyone to watch and not my personal use.
( Ignore me, I’m still hungover )
August 23rd, 2007 08:06
Frighteningly enough, I actually had a Mac with an 80 MB hard drive.. ya gotta pay extra for the big stuff
Great post. I love seeing vintage stuff like this; I can’t wait to see today’s ads for iPhone in 10 years.
August 23rd, 2007 12:25
Haha, that’s hilarious. I love the 80 MB one.
August 23rd, 2007 14:42
@Cristian:
LOL
@keenEddie:
Haha I’d love to write about that in 10 years
@Tay:
That’s not just 80mb, that’s high data storage
August 23rd, 2007 18:09
wow! It remind me about my 468 cpu!
80mb is very high before. I owned one 20mb and we can almost store anything there.
August 23rd, 2007 18:40
vintage computers! lol… those things used to be the very “in” thing you know, just 20 years and see how things have changed so drastically.
and those ads somewhat reminds me of my study of ads in the 70s and 80s ahhaa… graphic designer syndrome…
August 23rd, 2007 21:03
Ha ha ha…you make laugh and I certainly remember those 5-1/4″ floppy disks!
August 23rd, 2007 21:37
great collection brown. That 80MB disc is hilarious
August 23rd, 2007 21:49
@Ken:
I kind of miss my 386 now .. well maybe not hehe
@conancast:
I agree, we’ll be laughing at the ones we’re using now pretty soon
@Clara:
I remember when we were still using 5 1/4 disks .. we kept having disks with bad sectors
@Ram:
that’s my favorite too
August 24th, 2007 00:42
Cool post buddy , very funny .
August 24th, 2007 01:37
@Madhur:
Thanks buddy!
August 24th, 2007 06:41
Good collection. I saw 4 and 5 before.
August 24th, 2007 14:13
Nice post, but the scary part is that I remember using these things just a few years after it came out, and it also reminds me of how old I am…LOL
August 24th, 2007 14:37
@artiz:
Thanks! Hope you come back to visit
@katalyst:
Wait until I post the next batch … in a few years heh.
August 25th, 2007 01:32
[…] seeing how old computer ads can bring back appreciation for your computer, it’s time to look at another batch of old ads. […]
September 4th, 2007 11:19
I remember those and more besides. In fact I’ve still got several dozen 5.25 inch floppies. How many remember using cassette tape for storage before floppies?
For that matter, I’ve got a Tandy Color Computer 3 (circa 1985) that still works.
September 4th, 2007 13:03
@Ed:
A working Tandy? Now that’s sweet! Collectors would probably pay good money for that.
November 6th, 2007 17:57
hahah …thats so cool!
November 6th, 2007 22:42
@seo:
Anytime I feel like I need an upgrade, I just take a look at those ads hehe
November 30th, 2007 16:39
pretty nice find…
I love the Seagate ad!
November 30th, 2007 18:22
@sai:
That ad cracks me up every time I look at it
December 30th, 2007 02:10
hahaha, that mouse wouldn’t work for anybody right now!
January 11th, 2008 17:53
wow… these are some really interesting stuffs sir!
Using that mouse I think during these times would make a very hard work…
February 22nd, 2008 18:28
hey…. Now that’s sweet! Collectors would probably pay good money for that.
March 10th, 2008 19:35
i want that sata HDD!!
hehe older design are horrible
April 2nd, 2008 04:07
This is funny, i can’t stop laughing…great article..
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June 19th, 2008 00:08
Love it - Just think of all the the things I could store on 80mb - staggering size!