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ENIAC
The Electronic Numerical Integrater And Computer most know as the ENICAC was built by John Mauchlyand J. Presper Eckert. This computer was used as a mechanical couculator for the military during WWII. This computer took up a whole room. -
The First Magnetic Storage Device
Andrew Booth created the Magnetic Storage Device for computers. This uses magnetic properties of
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Harvard Mark III
The Harvard Mark was built at Harvard University under the supervision of Howard Aiken for the US Navy. It is also known as the ADEC. -
EDVAC
The EDVAC was created by Mauchly and Eckert (the creators of the ENIAC). EDVAC stands for Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer. -
The FORTRAN
The FORTRAN Computer Programming Language was developed by a team of programmers at IBM led by John Backus, FORTRAN stands for FORmula TRANslation. -
Transistor
Transistor is made out of semiconductors. This replaced tubes in the construction of computers. Bell Las introduced the first transistor computer. -
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration or also most commonly known as NASA. NASA was founded by the government. -
Unimate
The Unimate was the first industrial robot. It created by George Devol. -
Computer Mouse
The computer mouse was invented by Douglas Engelbart. The mouse was originally referred to as an "X-Y Position Indicator for a Display System. They nicknamed the mouse beacuse the tail came out the end. -
Floppy Disk
The Floppy Disk was invented at IBM by Alan Shugart. This started out as an eight inch disk then got smaller and smaller. -
CDs
The CDs were invented by James Russell. Cd stands for compact disk. The CD comes in alot of different kinds including CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW. -
Java
Java was invented by James Gosling. It was originaly named Oak. Java is a programming language and environment. -
Flexable Roll Tablet
This is a tablet mixed in with the looks with an ancient scroll. It rolls up to make it more portable. -
Think Texting
Some high-end models can be used with glasses or visors featuring displays built into their lenses. This will let you have a completely hands-free texting. -
OLED
This has a holographic projector for the screen, pull-out extra keyboard panels and go on to social networking. It lays out flat then it can fold up around your wrist like a watch.The designer is Hiromi Kiriki.
