Computer Inventions in the 1970's

By MiriamLulia

  • Intel 4004 invention of the microprocessor

    Intel 4004 invention of the microprocessor
    Ted Hoff
    The microprocessor minimized the size of the computer processing unit. It took away the hassle of vacuum tubes and modernized to digital transistors.The invention of the microprocessor, facilitated the invention of personal computers.

  • Floppy Disk

    Floppy Disk
    IBM with Alan Shugart as director
    The Floppy disk allowed the storage of information, besides the capability of storing information the floppy disk was transportable.

  • Apple II

    Apple II
    The Apple two integrated the use of floppy disks, unlike the previous version, and gave faster access to saved information.

  • Commodore PET

    Commodore PET
    Jack Tramiel
    The Commodore PET was the first all in one computer.

  • TRS-80 Pocket Computer

    TRS-80 Pocket Computer
    Radioshack and Tandy
    The TRS-80 was a personal computer. It was small and lightweight. Easy to carry around, and was great for note taking and even for writing stories.