computers

Z1 computer

Nov 11, 1936

This computer was created in 1936 by Konrad Zuse. This was the first programmable computer. It is important because it is the first programmable computer.

harvard mark 1 computer

Nov 11, 1944

This computer was a calculator that could hold up to 72 numbers with 23 decimals. this was important because It was the first calculator to be able to compute bigger numbers.

ERMA

Dec 4, 1954

This was the first banking computer. This computer was built by Stanford for Bank of America and could do everything on a calculator and could read checks. This is important because it was the first computer that could be used for everyday things.

Windows and mouse

Dec 4, 1964

This was created by Douglas Eagleburg and is the basis for every computer today. Windows was a GUI and the mouse controlled that system.

Intel 1103 processor

Dec 4, 1970

This was the first processor to have a chip of ram. This is important because it was the first processor that could be costimized.

the IBM PC

Dec 4, 1981

This was the first personal computer and it was the beginning of almost all the computers we have today.

Dulmont Magnum

Dec 4, 1982

This was the first Portable computer with the flip form factor making it easier to use and more portable. This was the first laptop to start the designs today.

Apple Lisa

Dec 4, 1983

This computer was the first home computer to use a mouse and to have a GUI in it. This made it possible for anyone to be able to use a computer

NeXT

Dec 4, 1988

This was a computer created by Steve Jobs after he had left Apple. This computer was important because it was the first with an optical storage drive.

Iphone

Dec 4, 2007

This was one of the first Smart Phones that could use apps. This is important because it lead the way into the smart phone age we are in now.