A history of computers

By J Manolakos

  • First "Modern" Computer

    First "Modern" Computer
    A computer is built that takes up a 20 ft by 40 ft room and is considered to be the grandfather of our modern computer.

  • The first UNIVAC

    The first UNIVAC
    The UNIVAC is built and becomes the first computer to be commercially sold for science and government purposes. I cost about $1,500,000 then, that would be around 7 million dollars today!

  • First Public computer

    First Public computer
    The first computer meant for the public's use became available. It was the Kenbk-1.

  • Apple 1

    Apple 1
    The apple 1 was released by Steve Jobs on April fools day. It was also a computer meant for the public's use.

  • Laptop

    Laptop
    The very first laptop was created rather that a large monitor and it could fold up and be easily carried.

  • The first Macbook

    The first Macbook
    The first Macbook was created and was commonly used instead of the Ibook and it was meant for consumers and educational purposes.

  • The first chromebook

    The first chromebook
    It was created by Acer inc and Samsung and the chrombox was also introduced around the same time.