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HP-35 handheld calculator
In 1971, Hewlett-Packard introduced the first handheld calculator. This calculator helped HP become a trusted and dominant company for two decades. This invention is significant to us because we almost always use calculators to solve problems. -
Personal computer IBM SCAMP created
Dr. Paul Friedl created the personal computer. It was created at IBM in Los Gatos and Palo Alto California labs. This was IBMs first compact, briefcase-like enclosure. The personal computer is important to a lot of people today because a lot of us use laptops. -
Mass storage system
In 1974, IBM developed the IBM 3850 mass storage system. The system stored 236 GB. This is useful today because lots of our devices run on storage. -
Microprocessor
Chuck Peddle, and former Motorola employees work together to create a low cost microprocessor. The MOS 6502 was $25. This invention was popular with the designs of Apple 2 and Nintendo. -
The Queen sends her first email
In 1976, the Queen of England sends her first email from Royal Signals and Radar Establishment. This is a huge impact on community because we use email every day to communicate with people.
