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Computer History
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The first electronic computer ENIAC
ENIAC was the first computer able to run multiple uses and was only electronical unlike the ones before it that were electro-mechanical. This is the start of computers, but they're are still huge and the size of a room. This is the first computer ever to be only electronical and the start of more computers like it. -
First Hard Drive
The very first hard drive ever. Created by IBM in 1956 it cost 1,000,000 dollars and had the storage of 5 MB. This is important because it is the first harddrive ever. -
The First Personal Computer
The Altair 8800 is introduced by Ed Roberts. The computer is produced by MITS and sold in popular electronics magazines for $397. -
First Apple Computer
Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak introduce the first Apple computer. They build and sell 200 of them. This event is important because it is the start of Apple computers. -
First Portable Computer
Osborne introduces the first portable computer, The Osborne 1. It weighs 24 pounds and is about the size of a suitcase. This event is important because it is the first laptop ever. -
First CD
CD's are announced by Sony on 1982. An improvement from the Floppy Disk. This event is important becuase CD's are used for computers to store data and theymade it much cheaper to do so. This event is important because it -
Microsoft Windows Introduces the Mouse
Microsoft eliminates the problem of having to type in commands to tell computers to do something by adding the mouse. This event is important because it makes computers even more accessible to people. -
The Macintosh
The Macintosh is introduced. It becomes an instant success with its mouse and window interface along with it having GUI. This event is important as it makes GUI more available to the general public as before it was too expensive. -
First iPod
The first ipod is introduced. It is an important event because it revolutionizes the music industry turning everything online. -
First iPod Touch
Apple introduces the iPod touch. An iPod that uses a touch screen to work. This event is important because it was one of the first major advancements in touch screens on technology.
