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Ideas of the Computer
Alan Turing the infamous British mathematician who broke the German enigma code in WW2 first proposed the idea of the computer in 1936. -
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How Computers and Technology Became Obsolete Over Time
This timeline shows the evolution of computers and how most new inventions make the previous obsolete. -
First Programmable Computer
Known as the Z1 the computer was created by Konrad Zuse; A German citizen. HE built it in his parents house but not much else is really known. But was soon replaced. -
The Digital Computer
John Atanastoff and Cliff Berry worked on the first digital computer the ABC (Atanastoff-Berry Computer) Going starting in 1937 but ending in 1942. -
First Computer Being Sold
Konrad Zuse created the Z4 and in 1950 was sold to A Swiss mathematician; Edward Stiefel. But wouldn't get a big ungrade for another 14 years. -
The First Home Computer
The Programma 101 was first seen by the public at the New York World's Fair. Pier Perotto created the computer and was manufactured buy the Olivetti company. 44,000 were sold overall but at the steep price of $3,200 -
Floppy Disc
The Floppy Disc was invented used for storage -
The Apple 1
The first ever Apple computer was made in 1976 by Steve Wozniak. This was of course followed up by more computers. -
The Cellphone
The first cellphone jokingly referred to as a brick phone. This was later made obsolete by flip phones. -
The VHS
A small box that has tape on it and can record your TV. This lasted for over 10 years until the release of the CD. -
The CD
This invention helped with home video with better quality and longer lasting than a VHS tape. -
IBM Computer
The first IBM computer was made in March 1983 with 16-258 kilobytes of memory and used the ms-dos operating system -
Bluetooth
The wireless bluetooth system was invented in 1994 bluetooth would soon be used from speakers, to headphones to cameras. -
The DVD
The DVD is the culmination of physical storage/entertainment in a small item or disc pretty much making everything before it obsolete. -
IPod Touch
The IPod touch was a huge revolution in technology pretty much paving the way for modern day cellphones. but since its release in late 2001 its demand has gone down due to the release of newer and better versions -
Blu Ray disc
The Blu ray disc is essentially an upgraded DVD and became the more popular option to watch your entertainment -
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Cable TV vs Online Entertainment
Over time platforms like Netflix, Prime TV, Hulu and even YouTube have slowly been replacing the traditional TV services. In 2007 Netflix launched their online streaming service which today most people have a subscription to. As the years increase we will most likely see Cable and Satellite TV become obsolete. -
IPhone 5
In September of 2012 the IPhone 5 released making the previous IPhones obsolete in a few different ways.
1. Its a new more powerful phone with new features
2. The charger port was different meaning within the next few years the old apple charger will be gone, effectively putting a time limit on the relevance of the old IPhones. -
Today
Nearly everything I have mentioned in the timeline is now completely obsolete (Like the Floppy disc) or will make something obsolete soon (Online Streaming.) Each new invention improved on the last to create a better experience for consumers and they will leave the old ones in the past like home video market. From VHS, to CD, to DVD,to Bluray to Online video. Even an IPhone 5 which had it's support end at IOS11. Nothing can last forever and all these items show how quick things can come and go.