History of Computers

By jlundstrom15

  • Z1 Computer

    Z1 Computer
    The Z1 Computer was the first programable computer. This opened the door for people to improve of the typ eof programing for computers.

  • ARPAnet

    ARPAnet
    The ARPAnet was the original internet. This was important because it open the world of the world wide web.

  • Scelbi & Mark-8 Al;tair & IBM 5100 Computers

    Scelbi & Mark-8 Al;tair & IBM 5100 Computers
    These were the first consumer pictures ever made. So these were the first computers available to the public.
    This is important because it let people of the world have access to computers for the first time.

  • Osborne 1

    Osborne 1
    The Osborne 1 was the first portable computer ever invented. This was not like the laptops we have today, it was much bigger. This is important, because it created a market for portable computers.

  • The Apple Lisa Computer

    The Apple Lisa Computer
    This was the first home computer with a GUI. Also was Apples first computer available for consumer purchase. This is important because it is the first Apple computer ever used for home use. Also, they ,made a huge technology breakthrough with the graphic user interface.

  • Apple Macintosh Computer

    Apple Macintosh Computer
    This is Apples second computer they came out with. This was a more affordable computer with a GUI.
    This is important because it paved the way and set the standard for the computers to come in the next few years.

  • Microsoft Windows

    Microsoft Windows
    Microsoft came out with their first computer.
    This is important because it began the friendly compition between Microsoft and Apple. This compititon caused them to try and invent better computers faster.

  • IPOD

    IPOD
    The very first Ipod was released in 2001 by Apple. This was a version of the IPod Classic. This was important because it was the first portable music device. This paved the way for new Ipod's to come.

  • The First Iphone was Realesed

    The First Iphone was Realesed
    Apple anouced the realease of the very first Iphone. This was important because it was the first full touch screen smart phone to come out on the market, also the first phone with intuitive interface and computing ability.

  • Apple Ipad 1

    Apple Ipad 1
    The Apple Ipad 1 was realesed in 2010. This was important because it was the first tablet that was for consumer purchase. Also is the best selling tablet across the nation.