History of Computers

Magnavox Odyssey

Jan 1, 1972

First video game console that allowed you to play several different games on one device.

Altair 8800

Dec 19, 1974

Altair 8800 kits, a microcomputer designed with 8080 CPU, are released to the public.

Lisa Computer

Jan 19, 1983

Apple releases the first commerical computer with a GUI.

First Apple Mac

Jan 24, 1984

Steve Job's introduces the first Apple Computer called the Macintosh that startred it all.

Windows 3.1

Jan 1, 1992

Microsoft introduces Windows 3.1.

Nintendo Virtual Boy

Mar 2, 1996

The Nintendo Virtual boy was the first and only virtual reality headset.

Internet Access

Aug 17, 2000

More than half of the households in America have Internet access on August 17, 2000 according to Nielsen.

WII

Nov 19, 2006

Nintendo's Wii console is released.

First Iphone

Jun 29, 2007

Apple releases it's first ever smartphone called the Iphone.This is a big impact on our lives because we both use our iphones a lot.

Google New Email Sysytem

Jul 7, 2009

On July 7th Google releases Gmail. This is important to us because we use it a lot in our daily lives.