Computer history background

History of computers

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    Timeline of computers.

  • Kodak

    Kodak
    The first kodak camera.. The kodak 'box' camera was the start of filmmaking. The date is 21 Feb because the actual date is unknown to me.
  • HP 200A Audio Oscillator

    HP 200A Audio Oscillator
    HP is founded and they release their first product, the HP 200A Audio Oscillator. It was a popular piece of test equipment for engineers.
  • Colossus

    Colossus
    Colossus built to crack german secret codes in WW2.
  • Lyons Electronic Office

    Lyons Electronic Office
    Lyons Electronic Office (LEO) built by J. Lyons and Co. to help with scheduling and delivery of cakes. Was the first computer for commercial business.
  • IBM 701

    IBM 701
    IBM shipped its first electronic computer. Was sold to research labs, aircraft companies and the government.
  • TX-0

    TX-0
    People at MIT create the first general purpose programmable computer.
  • HP-2115

    HP-2115
    HP joins the general purpose computer business. Their first computer was the HP-2115.
  • HP-35

    HP-35
    HP creates the world's first scientific calculator.
  • Apple II

    Apple II
    Apple’s successful early computer. Had a keyboard, case assembly, manual, game paddles, A/C powercord, and cassette tape with the game Breakout. Produced great colours.
  • Commodore 64

    Commodore 64
    Computer sold by Commodore from 1982 to 1993. Sold 22 million units and holds the Guinness world record. Featured impressive graphics (for its time). Was esentially the start of gaming computers.