Computer Progression from 1924-1980

  • The Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC)

    The Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC)
    Atanasoff was declared the originator of several computer ideas, but the computer as a concept was declared un-patentable so he was not given full credit of the ABC invention.
  • keyboards on computers

    keyboards on computers
    Before this invention, they had to input punch cards or paper tape into the computer. With this cheap invention they were able to easily access the computer.
  • The Minicomputer

    The Minicomputer
    Teletype designed this popular, low-cost terminal to bring to the public
  • Pocket Calculator HP-35

    Pocket Calculator HP-35
    Co-founder Bill Hewlett
    It performs a broad variety of logarithmic and trigonometric functions, stores more intermediate solutions, and accepts and displays entries in a form similar to standard scientific notation.
  • The Sinclair ZX80

    The Sinclair ZX80
    This is a very small home computer that has a built-in language translator.