NRI Schools Computer Ad 1980s Sanyo IBM-Compatible PC 16-Bit Tech Magazine Ad
$ 4.29
Description
NRI Schools Computer Ad 1980s Sanyo IBM-Compatible PC 16-Bit Tech Magazine Ad. Logos/Graphics: NRI logo, McGraw-Hill logo, photo of Sanyo MBC-550-2 computer, NRI Discovery Lab, and technical books. The layout includes a detailed call-to-action coupon and highlights the opportunity to build a 16-bit computer using the 8088 microprocessor. This vintage 1980s magazine advertisement from NRI Schools (McGraw-Hill Continuing Education Center) promotes their at-home computer service training program. The ad features a high-tech monochrome photograph of a technician working on a Sanyo MBC-550-2 computer system, surrounded by 1980s era electronics, tools, and technical manuals. This piece captures the 'yuppie' era career shift toward information technology and the burgeoning home computer market of the mid-80s, emphasizing the transition to IBM-compatible hardware. The layout includes a detailed call-to-action coupon and highlights the opportunity to build a 16-bit computer using the 8088 microprocessor. Notable slogans include "Move up to a high paying career servicing computers" and "And you can start by actually building NRI’s 16-bit IBM-compatible computer." The artwork reflects the technical, professional aesthetic of the 1980s vocational training industry, specifically targeting the DIY electronics enthusiast and the evolving workforce of the decade. Specifications: - Brand: NRI Schools (McGraw-Hill Continuing Education Center) - Product/Line: Computer Electronics with Microcomputers training course - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Art Style/Context: 1980s High-Tech / Vocational Training / Yuppie Culture - City/State: Washington, D.C. - Logos/Graphics: NRI logo, McGraw-Hill logo, photo of Sanyo MBC-550-2 computer, NRI Discovery Lab, and technical books - On-piece claims: "Build a Sanyo MBC-550-2," "8088 microprocessor," "$1,000 worth of software including WordStar and CalcStar" - Substrate/Material: Paper - Identifiers: Form 198-036; Accredited by the National Home Study Council
