Timeline of Computers by Madeline Cook

1930s "Model K" Adder

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The "Model K" or Adder was a machine built by George Stibitz. It was built to prove the concept of adding Boolean logic to computers, making the calculator.

1940s The Z3 Computer

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In early 1940 Konrad Zuse finished building the Z3 Computer. Later on it was destroyed in a bombing raid on Berlin.

1950s ERA 1101 Introduced

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ERA 1101 was one of the first commercially produced computers. There first customers were the U.S. Navy. This computer held 1 million bits, and was intended for very high speed computing.

1960s NEAC 2203

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The NEAC was a computer that had many different things like CPU, console, paper tape reader and punch, printer and magnetic tape units. It was mostly sold in Japan. It was only sold 30 times, but it was a real-time reservation system for Kinki Nippon Railways in 1960.

1970s The First Kenbak - 1 is sold

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The Kenbak-1 was one of the first personal computers. It was in the Scientific American magazine advertised for $750. After only selling 40 computers the inventor closed its doors.

1980s Commodore Introduces the VIC-20

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Commodore released the VIC-20 personal computer to be a less expensive option to a different computer on the market. It became one of the most successful computers to be sold. It was the first computer to reach 1 million sales.

1990s Apple Ships the First Newton

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Apple entered the handheld computer industry with the Newton. It was named the "Personal Digital Assistant" by the apple president. The Newton had many different features that would define other handheld computer in further years. Later, it was discontinued in 1998 from lack of sales.

2000s First Camera Phone Released

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Japan's SoftBank released the very first camera phone, the J-Phone. The J-Phone became very popular and expanded quickly, releasing a flip phone version.

2010s The iPad was Released

30cookm — 2024-09-03 13:37:49 UTC

The iPad combines many different features that the iPhone does but with a bigger screen. Because of the popularity of the iPad, it led to the adoption of many different applications.