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The First Computer: ENIAC
The first computer was also known as ENIAC. ENIAC was invented by two men, J. Presper Eckert (21) and John Mauchly (39) at the University of Pennsylvania. The project started during 1943 but wasn't completed until 1946. -
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The History Of Computers
"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." ~Albert Einstein -
Introduction of ERA 1101
The 1101 was designed by ERA, but was produced and built by Remington-Rand. It was one of the first commercially constructed computers. Designed for high-speed computing, and the ERA 1101 is one of the earliest magnetic storage devices. The ERA 1101 had done a lot to perfect in its own labs. -
The Flexowriter
In the mid 50's, research was conducted to produce a keyboard with direct input to the computer. During this time, computer users typically used punched cards or paper tape to feed their programs to the computer. A man by the name of Doug Ross claimed that a Flexowriter, connected to a computer, could function as a keyboard. -
Model 501 Transistorized Computer
This computer is built on the "building block" concept, it is highly flexible so it can be used for many different reasons. It can hold up to 63 tape drivers, making it ideal for large databases of information. -
Minuteman 1 Missile Guidance Computer
These computers use computers to calculate the position of the missiles flight...constantly. The computer is very fast and has an advanced circuit design, it is also packaged in a reliable casing so that it can withstand the forces of a missile launching. -
ASR-33 Teletype
Throughout the mid 60's and 70's, the ASR-33 was common in homes due to it's affordability and inexpensive choice of input and output device for minicomputers. -
Xerox PARC Alto
This was a groundbreaking computer, it had a cast influence on the technological industry. The computer was designed based off a graphical interface. It ca share files and print out documents on an advanced Xerox laser printer. Apple's inspiration for the Lisa and Macintosh computers came from the Xerox Alto. -
Apple II
This computer has a main logic board, keyboard, cassette tape, and more. The Apple II exploded with popularity becoming a community hobby everywhere. The Apple II produced brilliant color graphics when connected to a color television set. Thousands of Apple II's were given to schools, opening a new door for a new generation to first access personal computers -
The Amiga 1000
Designed by Jay Miner and his dog Mitch, the Amiga 1000 was a major breakthrough in technological history; it was used by musical groups and celebrities. It had audio and video capabilities far beyond typical computers back then. -
Newton
Apple introduces the Newton handheld computer, later to be dubbed the "Personal Data Assistant." Many of the Newton's features would be featured in many creations to come. As good as it sounded, the handwriting was often inaccurate and never preformed as well as hoped, it was discontinued in 1998. -
The First Camera Phone
Introduced by Japan's soft bank, the very first camera phone--equipped with the capability of maximum resolution of .11 megapixels, a 256-color display, and the photos you take can be shared wirelessly. -
The iPhone
The iPhone can do a number of things, play music, web browser, a cell phone, texting, and it's touchscreen! There are so much more cool and unique things that you can do, these functions come from apps (applications) that you download onto this smartphone. -
The Apple Watch
Building a miniature computer in the form of a watch has been imagined and attempted many times; finally the introduction of the Apple watch set a whole new level of excitement. The watch includes sensors for environmental and health monitoring. It was designed to collaborate well with other Apple products. -
iWatch: iPhone and Holograms on Your Wrist
A new iWatch concept is looking forward to new technology that will but your iPhone + holograms on your wrist! This can be used for day to day tasks covering your phone, talking on the phone, an alarm clock, you name it! -
Cicret Bracelet
Your phone just became your wrist! Unlike the up and coming iWatch, this is no hologram...just a simple projector that projects your phone onto your wrist! Easier to carry a bracelet than to carry a phone? Yeah, I think so. -
Fully Immersive Computer Interface
Direct Interaction with entertainment and web-surfing, whatever you want with this massive enclosed computer. I think it would be incredible for movies, like a theater. Or business ordeals. FaceTime would be super fun! -
