History of Computers

By asjohnson
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    History of Computers

  • The first Programmable Computer

    The first Programmable Computer
    In 1936, Konrad Zuse invented the first programmable computer. I think this is important, because it is the first computer. It might not look like one, but it was the first step.

  • The First General-Purpose Electronic Computer

    The First General-Purpose Electronic Computer
    J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly designed and built ENIAC. It took $500,000 to make. It is important because it is the first electronic computer.

  • The Silicon Chip

    The Silicon Chip
    Silicon chip was the first integrated circuit, or silicon chip, and is produced by the US Jack Kilby & Robert Noyce. This is important because it holds data and it is the first microchip.

  • The First Computer Game

    The First Computer Game
    The first computer game Spacewar Computer Game was invented by Steve Russell & MIT. It is important because it is a fun fact to know and it is cool to see where it all started.

  • The First CD

    The First CD
    The CD is a compact disc is invented in the United States. It is important because it is a small item that can holds lots of memory. It is also portable.

  • Portable computers

    Portable computers
    Altair produces the first portable computer. It is important because it is portable and that mkaes things a lot easier and more effecient.

  • The Macintosh

    The Macintosh
    Apple Computer launched the Macintosh, the first successful mouse-driven computer with a graphic user interface. This is important because Apple is a big company today and it is interesting to see where it all started.

  • The First Cell Phone

    The First Cell Phone
    This was invented by Rudy Krolopp. It sold for $3995. It is important because it is a portable and easy way to comunicate and it that wasn't invented, our technology would be a lot different today.

  • Google

    Google
    Google is founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page on September 7, 1998.it is important because it is a fast and easy way to get quality information.

  • The IPad

    The IPad
    The iPads is a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, and web content. The iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010 by Apple's then-CEO Steve Jobs. This is important because it is just a newe techonolgy that is faster and bettter.