Computer History Project

Differential Analyzer

Sep 14, 1931

The Differential Analyzer
The exact date of this computer is now known, but it was invented by Harold Locke and Vannevar Bush. It was invented to solve differential equations by intergration.

Z1 Computer

Sep 14, 1939

Computer timeline Ecen though the actual date of this built computer is not known, the year is known. It was invented by Konrad Zuse to be a freely programmable computer. It was used as an electrictronic calculation computer.

Colossus

Jun 1, 1944

Collosus
It was the world's first electronic, digital, computer that was all programmable. Used to help the British codebreakers to help encrypted German messages during WWII.

Eniac invented

Jul 29, 1947

eniacElectronic Numerical Integrator and Computer that was used for the military. Capable of solving a full range of problems. Machine was built at the unviersity of pennsylvania. It cost $500,000, but now costs $6,000,000

Ferranti Mark 1

Feb 14, 1951

Manchester Computer
Sometimes known as the Manchester Electronic Computer, it was the world's first commercially available general purpose, electronic computer. It was first delivered by the University of Manchester.

Arpanet

Apr 7, 1969

Smithsonian Arpanet
Arpanet was established by the Advanced Reasearch Projects Agency. It is an experimental four-computer network. Two years after the development, it had linked about 23 computers at 15 sites.

Ethernet

May 22, 1973

The hisroy of Ethernet
Using an ethernet cable you are able to connect network devices such as modems, routers, and adapters. The ethernet itself is very complex and is able to connect certain devices to the actual internet.

First Mobile Phone

Sep 18, 1973

First Mobile Phone
The first cellphone was invented by Dr. Martin Cooper, a Motorola employee. The first phone call was also made by this man. On the other side of the line was Joel Angel, the research head of AT&T's bell labs.

Apple 1

Apr 11, 1976

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The Apple 1 was the first product developed by Apple. It was a personal computer designed by Steve Wozniak. It is now a collectors item that can be sold for high amounts.

TRS-80 Color Computer

Sep 18, 1980

Tandy
Also known as the Tandy Color Computer, it was the first color computer. It was one of the earliest computers for use at home. It was manufactured by Motorola and developed by the Tandy Company.

Wi-Fi

Sep 17, 1991

Who invented Wi-Fi?
Wi-fi is an wireless network system that uses radio waves to send intenet connections to other devices. It allows internet to be enabled on devices such as apple products, laptops, and computers. Some networks require codes and some are paid access.

USB Flash Drive

Sep 18, 1996

Flash Drives
The USB flashdrive was invented to store memory from a computer on the go. It was so that data from one computer could easily be put into another computer. Flashdrives that can hold up to 156 GB have been invented.

Gameboy Color

Oct 21, 1998

When was Gameboy color invented?
The gameboy color was a gaming console that entertained kids in Japan and American kids. You could put in cartridges that held games in the big slot. It had a rechargeable battery

Google Images

Jul 19, 2001

Google Images
Google Images is an image search engine that was made by Google Inc. A person is able to browse pictures from websites and other pictures uploaded by people on this search engine. It can be searched with a filtered option, or not.

iPad

Apr 3, 2010

ipad
The iPad is a line of tablets first introduced by Apple CEO Steve Jobs. It is a very user friendly tablet and is very easy to use. It first came out with only wi-fi.