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1990 - IBM 9345 hard disk drive
The IBM 9345 hard disk drive was released in 1990 by IBM. How did this enhance our lives? According to computerhistory.org "it was the first hard disk drive to use magneto-resistive heads. Magneto-resistive heads gave the 9345 an advantage over its competitors, as the bits could be stored more densely". This would make it easier to store data in mainframe computers. photo credit also goes to computerhistory.org -
1992 - IBM Thinkpad
The IBM Thinkpad was first released by IBM in 1992 in the first models 300, 700 and 700C. This enhanced lives by providing a portable computer that was heavy duty enough for use in rugged conditions. image credit to oldcomputers.net -
1993 - Dell Dimention XPS 466v
The first Dell Dimension was developed by Dell in 1993. This enhanced lives by providing a fast multimedia workstation that was best suited for gaming! photo credit to hcl.library.uvic.ca -
1996 - Sony Vaio series
The Sony Vaio series was developed by Sony in 1996. The first of the series was a desktop computer. This enhanced our lives by providing a 3D interface and the newest Windows OS for the time. This 3D interface allowed for users to interact with digital content inside a virtual 3D space making it ideal for understanding spatial context. photo credit to time.graphics -
1998 - iMac
The first iMac was introduced by Steve Jobs via Apple in 1998. This enhanced lives by providing an all in one desktop that was intended to be easy to use. Even the manual was short and straightforward. photo credit to Macworld.com