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In 1977, Apple II was introduced. With it's new and improved components, it soon became popular worldwide selling millions between 1977 and 1993, making it one of the longest-lived lines of personal computers. Thousands of Apple II computers were distributed to schools, giving internet access to young students.
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Terminals were installed in the White House in 1978 for the staff and a Xerox Alto was installed in the Oval Office. Although, when Reagan was elected President he removed the computer from the Oval Office.
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In 1983, Lisa is released, the first commerial personal computer with GUI (graphical user interface). This stood as a milestone for many software and computer companies. The sales were poor for Lisa, only selling approximately 100,000.
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Pixar was founded in 1986. Originally known as the Special Effects Computer Group at Lucasfilm, Pixar is known for its animated, Oscar-winning films. Steve Jobs purchased and changed the name to Pixar for 10 million. Disney bought Pixar in 2006.
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In 1993, the Newton became Apple's first handheld computer. Although it ended up not performing as hoped and was discontinued, the Newton depicted features that would be used in decades following.
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In 1995, the DVD (Digital Video Disc) format is introduced, and its storage capacity is a huge increase over the CD (common compact disc). DVDs came in read-only and read-write formats. It has better audio and video quality, interactivity, and improved lifespan.
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In 2003, the blu-ray disc was introduced taking the place of the original DVD. The blu-ray disc stores high definition videos and uses a blue laser that reads data on a disc, while originally they used a red laser.
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LeapPad is a range of tablet computers developed for children. Around the time I was six, I got this technological device that amazed me. It was my Leap Pad. I loved my Leap Pad and my favorite story to read and listen to was Mother Goose. My Leap Pad is still under my bed to this day.
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In 2007, the first Apple iPhone was released. This was the beginning of a multi-billion business and the epitome of phones. The most famous features was the apps that you download from the app store. Some of it's features include, touchscreen, GPS, high-def camera, texting, etc.
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In 2007, Netbooks came out, which are small lightweight computers that offered a smaller screen and keyboard. I got my first laptop around the time I was 8 and it was a Netbook. It has less processing power than a full-sized laptop.
