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Z1 Computer
WikipediaThe Z1 was the first freely programmable "computer". It contained most parts of a computer, but it was unreliable. The construction of this was funded completely by private sources. -
First Computer
About.comThe first computer was called ENIAC (Electrical Numerical Integrator And Computer). It was invented by John Mauchly and John Presper Eckert. Its original purpose was for targeting the trajectory of rockets, due to the fact that it was built during WWII. -
First Video Game
WikipediaThe first video game was the Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device, ivented by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. The game was a missile simulator develooped by the military during WWII. -
First Personal Computer
Simon FAQThe Simon was the first ever personal computer. It was known as the "smallest mechanical brain in existence." It was the first computer that could be carried with one hand and understood by one man. -
SAGE Network
WikipediaThe Semi-Automatic Ground Environment was invented as a Cold War networking system. Its main purpose was to serve as a radar device. These centers were set up near 24 direction centers. -
First Internet
The first internet was known as the ARPAnet (Advanced Research Projects Agency). It was also designed for military purposes, like faster communiaction. It was very difficult to use, and most of its users were either scientists or engineers. -
Ethernet
WikipediaThe ethernet is used for Local Area Networks (LAN). Originally, ethernet used coaxial cables to link computers together, increasing speed from 10 megabits per second to 100 gigabits per second. -
First Portable Computer
WikipediaThe Osborne 1 is considered to be the first portable computer, or laptop. It was not like modern day laptops, it weighed 23.5 lbs, and only had a 5 in. screen. At the time of its release it cost $1795. -
Apple Macintosh
About.comThe Macintosh was a personal computer developed by Apple. There was a famous commercial for the computer that was run once on a small channel and replayed over and over on news stations. The only other time the commercial was ever scheduled to be played by Apple was during the next year's Super Bowl -
Microsoft Windows
Windows HistoryWindows 1.0 was the first operating system released by Microsoft. It was named so due to the boxes or windows that are needed for the system. This system allowed for people to use their mouses for commands rather than typing MS DOS commands. -
First Wireless Router
WikipediaA wireles router is a link to the internet or a computer network. It obviously does not require a wire for connection. It uses radio waves to maintain connection -
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iPhone
WikipediaThe iPhone is a line of smartphones made by Apple. It runs on the iOS operating system. It has the ability to send emails, texts, make calls, connect to wi-fi or network connection, it has a camer, it can do almost anything. -
Minecraft
WikipediaMinecraft is a free roam, building game for the PC. It is a 3D pixelated game based on creativity, and it allows a player to do whatever they want, without any objectives. -
iPad
WikipediaThe iPad is a tablet computer developed by Apple. It uses Apple's iOS operating system. It is kind of a middle ground between the smartphone and laptop, both in regards to size and ability.
