Timeline: History of Computers

Jan 1, 1970

First Digital Watch

The first digital watch was the Pulsar Digital Watch.
Manufacturer: Pulsar
Note: Month and day are unkown.

Jan 1, 1971

First PC

The first PC is the Kenbak-1 built by John V. Blankenbaker in 1971.
Its introductory price was $750. Note: Month and day are unkown.

Jun 27, 1972

First Atari

The first Atari was created by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney.
In today’s dollars, the Atari used to cost about as much as the Macbook Pro.
Model Number: CX2600
Price: $49.99

Apr 3, 1981

First Laptop

Adam Osborne invented the Osborne 1, the first laptop.
the first laptop. It ran on the CP/M 2.2 operating system. It costed $1795.

Oct 18, 1985

First Nintendo Console

Nintendo created its first gaming console, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
Cost: $61.00

Nov 9, 1992

First Smartphone

IBM created the first smartphone called the Simon Personal Communicator. The Simon used the file system from Datalight ROM-DOS. It costed $899 with a two-year service contract.
In addition to its ability to make and receive cellular phone calls, Simon was also able to send and receive faxes, e-mails and cellular pages.

Dec 3, 1994

First Playstation

The first PlayStation was the first video game console to ship 100 million units.
Model: SCPH-1000
Cost: $299

Jul 21, 1995

First VR Headset

Nintendo Virtual Boy
Manufacturer: Nintendo
The Nintendo Virtual Boy was a game console in itself but it could be used to play a wide range of games with a controller.

Jan 1, 2000

First Tablet Computer

Microsoft created the first tablet, Windows Tablet 2000 and it costed $2000.
It ran on Windows XP. Note: Month and day are unkown.

Nov 15, 2001

First Xbox

The bestselling game for the original Xbox was Halo 2.
The first three video games for the Xbox were: 4x4 EVO 2, Madden NFL 2002, and NASCAR Heat 2002.
Price: $299.99