These days people blast music out of their mobile phones, but back in the 1980s you would have had to carry a boombox with you. This was like the peak of cool. These days people blast music out of their mobile phones, but back in the 1980s you would have had to carry a boombox with you. This was like the peak of cool.
These days people blast music out of their mobile phones, but back in the 1980s you would have had to carry a boombox with you. This was like the peak of cool. | David Swindells/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images

Retro gadgets you'll only remember if you grew up in the 1980s

Here's a look back at seven iconic devices from the era. How many do you remember?

The 1980s was one of the most iconic decades of the last century. From shoulder pads to Cyndi Lauper, the eighties have remained in the public consciousness for 40 years

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the 1980s, you probably have really strong memories of the decade. But how much of those years do you truly remember.

We have rounded up seven iconic gadgets from the decade, from camcorders to VCR.

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