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Hewlett-Packard is founded
David Packard and Bill Hewlett founded this iteam. Their first product was the HP 200A Audio Oscillator. It was founded in their Palo Alto, California Garage. -
The Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC) is completed
The ABC was designed and built by Professor John Vincent Atanasoff and Cliff Berry between 1939 and 1942. The ABC was at the center of a patent dispute relating to the invention of the computer. -
Harvard Mark-1 is completed
Conceived by Harvard professor Howard Aiken, and designed and built by IBM. The Harvard Mark-1 was a room-sized, relay-based calculator. The machine had a fifty-foot long camshaft. -
The ERA 1101 was built
Engineering Research Associates of Minneapolis built the ERA 1101, the first commercially produced computer. The company´s first customer was the U.S. Navy. It held 1 million bits on its magnetic drum, the earliest magnetic storage devices. -
founded a company based on the new transistor technology
A group of engineers led by Ken Olsen left MIT´s Lincoln Laboratory founded a company based on the new transistor technology. In August, they formally created Digital Equipment Corp. It initially set up shop in a largely vacant woolen mill in Maynard -
the first email was sent
The first e-mail is sent. Ray Tomlinson of the research firm Bolt, Beranek and Newman sent the first e-mail when he was supposed to be working on a different project. Tomlinson, who is credited with being the one to decide on the "@" sign for use in e-mail, sent his message over a military network called ARPANET. -
Xerox closes its computer division
After acquiring computer maker Scientific Data Systems (SDS) in 1969, Xerox redesigned SDS’s well-known Sigma line of computers. Xerox struggled against competitors like IBM and in 1975 closed the division. Most of the rights to the machines were sold to Honeywell. -
The Apple II became a sucess
When released in 1977 with its printed circuit motherboard, switching power supply, keyboard, case assembly, manual, game paddles, A/C powercord, and cassette tape with the computer game "Breakout." When hooked up to a color television set, the Apple II produced brilliant color graphics. -
Broderbund is founded.
In 1980, brothers Doug and Gary Carlston formed a company to market the games Doug had created. Their first games were Galactic Empire, Galactic Trader and Galactic Revolution. -
The first Macintosh was launched
the Macintosh was the first successful mouse-driven computer with a graphic user interface, with a single $1.5 million commercial during the 1984 Super Bowl. -
The Amiga 1000 is released
Commodore’s Amiga 1000 sold for $1,295 dollars (without monitor) and had audio and video capabilities beyond those found in most other personal computers. It developed a very loyal following and add-on components allowed it to be upgraded easily. -
Sunbeamtech is found
Founded in 2000, Sunbeamtech is the manufacturer of computer chassis', fans, power supplies, keyboards, mice, and other computer related products. -
iPhone 5c
A thin, light design. Ultrafast wireless. And a wealth of apps to get the job done. iPhone makes the perfect business partner. -
Xbox One
Xbox One is a new gaming device that has a price of $499 when it hits stores on November 22, and with a price that high, it's clear Microsoft is targeting the well-to-do consumer with the new device. -
Powerbag Briefcases
The Powerbag briefcase range offers an interesting feature for connected travellers -- a built-in battery to recharge your gadgetry on the go. Powerful enough to charge the average smartphone up to four times, the cases come complete with commonly used adapters.
