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The Atanasoff-Berry Computer
The Atanasoff-Berry computer was the first electrical computer, completed in the year 1942. It was designed and built by John Vincent Atanasoff and Clifford E. Berry.
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First Mainframe Computer
IBM created the first mainframe computer, the Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator. It had the ability solve mathematical questions in less than 6 seconds.
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First Computer Program to Run
Frederic Williams, Tom Kilburn, and Geoff Toothill developed the Small-Scale Experimental Machine, which was the the first RAM for computers. It was the first computer program to run on stored-program computer.
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Color Television
CBS broadcasted the first color TV program in the year 1951. However, many people were not able to see it due to having a black and white television set. It wasn't till later on that color television became a mainstream product.
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IBM 305 RAMAC
IBM releases a new computer, the 305 RAMAC. This was the first computer to have a hard disk.
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RS-232
RS-232 is a standard for serial communication transmission of data. It was introduced by the Radio Sector of the EIA.
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First Laptop
In 1968, Alan Kay created the concept of a Dynabook, the first laptop. It was never constructed due to the fact that the technology was to advanced during this time period. However, it lead to the development of Xerox Alto.
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The First Internet
ARPANET was the first wide area packet-switching network. It has evolved into what we know at the internet today.
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Microsoft
Founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft started on the year 1975. It is an American corporation headquarters that is a software producer. It is a well-known and popular company.
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Apple 1
Apple was created and developed by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, and Ron Wayne. This computer was in action for the 1st time at a meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club.
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HP's Calculator
The HP-12C business calculator was introduced in 1981. It became the world’s standard financial calculator.
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Google
Google is an web browser founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin. It is the most used search engine.
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Cat 5e Standard
Category 5 cable is a twisted pair cable for carrying signals. This type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet.
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iPhone 1st Generation
In January 2007, Apple unveiled the 1st iPhone ever. Steve Jobs explained that the new phone was a "revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years' ahead of any other mobile phone."
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iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 was announced at the Apple Event on September 7, 2016. This phones will have several new features, such as water resistance and a dual camera.
http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-iphone-7/preview/
