FROM THE Z3 to laptops; computer evolution
A long, loNg time AGo 1939-1988
Hewlett-Packard was Founded in a garage in Calfornia by David Packard and Bill Hewlett. Their first product was the HP 200A Audio Oscillator, which quickly became a popular piece of test equipment for engineers. The first Z3 computer was built in 1941 by Konrad Zuse, but the original computer was later destroyed in a bombing raid. The Atanasoff-Berry Computer was completed in 1942 and was considered the originator of several basic computer ideas. Many early computers were based on similar designs, but the CSIRAC was different. The CSIRAC was built in Sydney, Australia for a radio physics lab. Along with the CSIRAC in 1949, the EDSAC was created. The EDSAC was the first practical stored-program computer with short, simple programs installed inside of it. In 1950, Simon was created. Simon was a relay computer that "thinks". Being so simple and small, it took up about 4 cubic feet. The Minuteman 1 was used first for the army, but after they were decommissioned, these rugged computers were given to student in universities. The navy used computers called NTDS for displaying sonar, radar, and communications data in 1961. The Atlas was created, the fastest and most advanced computer at the time in the world. It was the first computer to be introduced to a "virtual memory", using a disk or drum as an extension to the main memory the Atlas had. In the 1960's and '70s, the ASR-33 was used by students instead of an expensive full-sized computer. Thus, a minicomputer was created, called the Teletype. Data General was started by a group of engivneers in 1961 that left DEC and designed the Nova minicomputer. The Nova line of computers paved the way for later systems like the Xerox Alto and Apple 1. In the year of 1973, a easy-to-build kit was created for the purpose of displaying words on ordinary television sets. This system was called the TV typewriter. In 1975, the Xerox Alto was a groundbreaking computer with it's icons, a mouse, and windows to work together with other Alto's over a local area network. Along with being able to work together, it could share files, print out documents on a highly advanced Xerox printer, and access to high tech applications. The Apple 1 is created by Steve Woznaik. The Apple 1 was a single board computer for hobbyists, but a year later, in 1977, The Apple 2 is created. The Apple 2 had a keyboard, a manual, and could be hooked up to a color television set to produce brilliant color graphics. Also in 1977, the Pet was introduced fully equipped with 4 or 8 KB of memory, a membrane keyboard, and two built in cassette players. This computer was used in homes and was popular in schools. Apple came out with the Lisa in 1983 and the Macintosh in 1984. The Lisa was the first computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) and later would inspire the Macintosh's GUI setup. Four years later, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs unveiled the NeXT cube. Being forced out of Apple in 1985. Jobs created his own company. Also in 1988, the Laser 128 was introduced. Considered one of the few Apple "clones" to remain on the market, Apple sued to get the Laser 128 off the market but failed to do so.
Not too long ago 2001-2015
The first Apple store was opened in Virginia, and not only offered Apple products, but accessories, software, and classes on how to use
Apple software. The PowerMac G5 is released in 2003, with a distinctive aluminum case and larger than the G4 before it. Even though the G5 was larger than the G4, it had limited space compared to it. Later, in 2007, the Amazon kindle was released. The Kindle had a opening for a SD card for expanding of the memory. The MacBook Air was released, a thin, lightweight laptop with a camera and Wi-Fi in 2008. The Jaguar Supercomputer was upgraded in 2009 at the Oak Ridge National labratory. A few years after the MacBook Air was released, the Apple iPad was introduced. It soon became very popular, with it's access to all the privileges that the iPhone had, but without the phone and a 9 inch screen. In 2012, the Raspberry Pi was introduced. About the size of a credit-card, weighed 45 grams, and simplicity made it popular with students and hobbyists. Sony releases the world's lightest tablet; the Sony Xperia Tablet Z in 2013, but is passed by the iPad Air made by Apple. In 2014, the Apple MacBook Pro was presented. Even with it's 1080p HD screen, 9 hours of battery life, and large memory, Microsoft compitition was still close behind it. The Razer Blade was sent out in 2015 with it's sleek design and touch capabilities, it was a successful design.
Apple software. The PowerMac G5 is released in 2003, with a distinctive aluminum case and larger than the G4 before it. Even though the G5 was larger than the G4, it had limited space compared to it. Later, in 2007, the Amazon kindle was released. The Kindle had a opening for a SD card for expanding of the memory. The MacBook Air was released, a thin, lightweight laptop with a camera and Wi-Fi in 2008. The Jaguar Supercomputer was upgraded in 2009 at the Oak Ridge National labratory. A few years after the MacBook Air was released, the Apple iPad was introduced. It soon became very popular, with it's access to all the privileges that the iPhone had, but without the phone and a 9 inch screen. In 2012, the Raspberry Pi was introduced. About the size of a credit-card, weighed 45 grams, and simplicity made it popular with students and hobbyists. Sony releases the world's lightest tablet; the Sony Xperia Tablet Z in 2013, but is passed by the iPad Air made by Apple. In 2014, the Apple MacBook Pro was presented. Even with it's 1080p HD screen, 9 hours of battery life, and large memory, Microsoft compitition was still close behind it. The Razer Blade was sent out in 2015 with it's sleek design and touch capabilities, it was a successful design.
Resources
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476486,00.asp
www.computerhistory.org/timeline2014/computers/
http://betanews.com/2014/09/05/the-evolution-of-the-computer-from-1613-to-2013/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2463641,00.asp
www.computerhistory.org/timeline2014/computers/
http://betanews.com/2014/09/05/the-evolution-of-the-computer-from-1613-to-2013/
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2463641,00.asp