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Calculator
The Calculator was invented by Blaise Pascal in 1642. The first mecanical calculator appeared in 1642, the creation of French intellectual nd mathematics whizz kid Blaise Pascal as "a device that will eventually perform all for arithmetic operations without relying on human intelligence" -
Computer Screen
The future value of Plucker and Geissler's research toy, apart from neon lighting, would be fully realized only some 50 years later, in 1897, when Karl Ferdidand Braun introduced a CRT with a fluorescent screen, known as the cathode ray oscilliscope, and n 1905, when Lee De Forest invented the Audion vacuum tube -
First Computer
Was created by John Mauchly. It weighed more than 30 short tons (27 t), was roughly 2.4m * 0.9m * 30m (8*3*100 feet) in size, occupied 167m2(1800 ft2) and consumed 150 kW of electricity. This power requirement led ot the rumor that whenever the omputer was witched on, lights in Philadelphia dimmed. -
Laptop
First laptop was created by Adam Osborne, it was call ed 'Osborne 1' and cost $1795. It came bundled with $1,500 worth of programmes. It had a tiny computer screen built into it -
Iphone
The Iphone was invented by Steve Jobs. It was the first hand-held computer touch screen. It was a big success. -
Ipad
Was created by Steve Jobs, Pretty much a bigger version of the IPhone. More space, bigger screen. BIg Hit.
