Computer history By 16baguiojj1 Period: Jan 1, 1938 to Dec 31, 2012 Hewlett-Packard history Sep 11, 1939 Audio Oscillator Sep 11, 1941 The Evolution 200A Oscullater Sep 11, 1943 HP Looks into the microwave field Sep 11, 1956 HP produces its first oscilloscopes Sep 11, 1964 HP 5060A atomic clocks created Sep 11, 1968 First personal computer Sep 11, 1972 HP introduces the HP-35 Worlds smallest hand held computer Sep 11, 1977 HP introduces the HP-01 wrist instrument Sep 11, 1977 HP introduces the HP-01 wrist instrument Sep 11, 1980 HP first PC Sep 17, 1981 Hps standard calculator is made Sep 17, 1982 1st handheld computer debuts Sep 17, 1983 Hp introduces touch screen PC Sep 17, 1984 Hp invents ThinkJet printing Sep 17, 1984 Hps LaserJet takes of Sep 17, 1991 Hps portable PCs get a boost Sep 17, 1993 Hp introduces the omnibook 300 Sep 17, 2000 Ho introduces the superdome Apr 1, 2008 Hp introduces the HP 2133 Mini-Note PC