Computer Timeline

By abegay
  • J-Phone J-SH04

    J-Phone J-SH04

    The J-Phone was introduced by Japan's Softbank in 2000. This was the digital phone to have an installed camera. Society's lives were enhanced by the ability to share photos wirelessy.
  • Earth Simulator

    Earth Simulator

    Earth Simulator was considered the fastest supercomputer from 2002-2004. This was developed by the Japanese government to create global climate models.
  • Opportunity and Spirit Mars Rovers

    Opportunity and Spirit Mars Rovers

    Opportunity and Spirit Mars Rovers was designed by Caltech to be sent to Mars. The Rovers exceeded their expected lifespan of 90 days. Opportunity ceased communication in 2010.
  • One Laptop Per Child

    One Laptop Per Child

    Nicholas Negroponte founded the project One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). The program delivered technology and resources to the least developed countries.
  • MacBook Air

    MacBook Air

    Apple releases the MacBook Air. It is an ultra notebook that is thin and light with a high capacity battery. This was the first company to replace a traditional hard drive with a solid-state disk.