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Konrad Zuse created the Z1 computer. This is important because it was the first automatic computer ever created. Zuse is often regarded as the inventor of the computer.
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The first Bombe computer is created, which was used to decrypt communications between Nazi leaders. The dramatically improved communication and intelligence gathering between allied forces.
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This computer is completed. It's important because it improved the speed of previous computers by 1000 - 5,000 operations per second.
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The ERA 1101 is created. It is the first commerically produced computer. It held 1 million bytes and was the first to use magnetic storage. It was a huge break through in computers.
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IMB created it's first computer, called the 701. During 3 years of production, they sold 19 to research facilities, aircraft companies, and the government. It allowed for better communication between governments and more break throughs in science.
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The first precursor to the minicomputer sold for $120,000. One of 50 built computers included a cathode ray tube graphic, and needed no air conditioning. The first video game, known as SpaceWar! was used on this.
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The Apollo Guidance Computer started orbiting Earth on Apollo 7.
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A computer, "electronic slide ruler". Basically, it was the first "fancy" calculator ever invented.
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Steve Wozniak designed the Apple 1, the first computer designed for hobbyists. This led to the creation of Apple.
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Adam Osborn created the first portable laptop computer, the Osborn 1
