Bangalore: Microsoft, the software giant has redefined the way we look at computers today. Unlike a few decades ago when computers were a name familiar only to scientists and prominent organizations, today Microsoft’s efforts have made computers a household name.

Despite being in the industry for close to four decades, there are certain myths that are still customary about the company, the most common being the qualm about Microsoft dealing only with software.

As it may intrigue many, Microsoft apart from being a prominent name in the software industry has its roots well established in the hardware market as well. From the early 1980’s to now, Microsoft has enjoyed its share of success in almost all the products launched by them in the hardware line. From SoftCards to RAM chips, the famous keyboard and mouse lines that received immense popularity to networking devices to gaming consoles, Microsoft has everything to offer to you.

Here is a list of some of the renowned hardware products launched by the company in the 80’s that have played essential roles in shaping the way we use computers today.