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Apple II
Had:
• Microprocessor running at 1 megahertz
• 4-48 kilobytes of memory
• BASIC programming language built into the ROM
• Game paddles
• Manual -
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History of PCs and Laptops
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TRS-80
Had:
• QWERTY keyboard
• Video display
• BASIC programming language
• 4 kilobytes of memory -
IBM PC (5150)
Had:
• 16-64 kilobytes of memory
• Microsoft DOS operating system
• Maximum two diskette drives -
Commodore 64
Had:
• 64 kilobytes of memory
• Commodore BASIC programming language -
Apple Macintosh
Had:
• 128 kilobytes of memory
• Macintosh GUI (graphic user interface)
• 9-inch screen
• 512X342 pixels
• Keyboard and mouse -
PowerBook 100
Had:
• 2 megabytes memory
• 9-inch screen
• 640X400 pixels
• 20-40 megabyte internal hard disk drive
• 5.1 lbs. (approximately 2.31 kg) weight -
PowerBook G4 (Titanium)
Had:
• 15.2 inch display
• 1152X768 pixels
• 10 or 20 gigabytes in the hard drive (depending on model)
• 128 or 256 megabytes of memory (depending on model)
• 2.4 kg weight -
MacBook
Had:
• 512 megabytes of memory
• 60 or 80 gigabytes in the hard drive (depending on model)
• 13.3-inch screen
• 1280X800 pixels
• 2.4 kg weight -
MacBook Air
Had:
• 13.3-inch screen
• 1280X800 pixels
• 2 gigabytes of memory
• Video camera
• 3 lbs. (approximately 1.36 kg) weight -
HP ProBook 4230s (School Laptop)
Has:
• 12.1-inch screen
• 1366X768 pixels
• 1.6kg weight
• 2 gigabytes of memory
• 500 gigabytes in the hard drive
• Intel Core i3 processor
• HD webcam
• SRS Premium Sound technology
