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Hewlett Packard is founded
The infamous HP company (Hewlett-Packard) was founded in 1939. Their first product was almost instantly famous for testing products. It was used by Walt Disney in 1940.
"Timeline Highlights." Timeline of Computer History: Computers. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.
"HP® Official Site | Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers, Servers, Services and More." HP® Official Site | Laptop Computers, Desktops, Printers, Servers, Services and More. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. -
IBM 650 Magnetic Drum introduced
This was the start of IBM's career in computers. This machine was highly sought after from universities and colleges and could store and access data faster than its competitors. 450 units of this computer were sold in the first year.
"Timeline Highlights." Timeline of Computer History: Computers. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.
"IBM International Recognition." IBM Archives: (1972- ). N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. -
Intel introduces its first microprocessor
Intel created and released their first microprocessor in 1971. After more than 40 years, they have been leading the way in processors for computers.
"Timeline Highlights." <i>Timeline of Computer History: Computers</i>. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.
"Intel: Tablet, 2in1, Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone, Server, Embedded." Intel. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. -
MOS 6502 was introduced
This was a microprocessor that costed under $25 which was possibly the least expensive processor on the market. This microprocessor and its after generation are still used today.
"Timeline Highlights." Timeline of Computer History: Computers. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. -
Apple I is created
Apple's first computer was made in the year 1976 by Steve Wozniak and the infamous marketer, Steve Jobs. About 200 of these computers were sold till Apple announced of another computer to be released.
"Timeline Highlights." Timeline of Computer History: Computers. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.
"IPhone 6s." Apple. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.
