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Technology History
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IBM 305 RAMAC
This computer was the first computer to have a hard disk as storage. This enabled huge amounts to be stored for that time. -
Computer Mouse
This was the time when the first computer mouse was invented. This is used for scrolling and moving the pointer around. -
Floppy Disk
This was a way of storing your work externally. Nowadays many people use USB’s and External Hard Drives. The floppy disk could only hold up to only about 1 MB. -
World Wide Web (WWW)
This was the time the World Wide Web came on. It was used as a research tool. -
Octopus
This stores currency in a small card. This is very useful as now it can be used for buying stuff as well. -
iPod
This was when the first iPod came out which was really big and heavy. When it came to the market, it was very expensive. -
Phone with Camera
This was the time when the first cell-phone was released which also had a camera. Before these came along, people used the digital camera. -
Youtube
This was the time when youtube came on the internet. Nowadays, over 1 million videos have been posted on youtube. -
Nintendo Wii
This was the time when the Wii was invented. This is a type of gaming console. -
iPhone
This was the first mobile phone which had a touch screen. This doesn’t have a keypad, whereas the others have.
