History of personal computers - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kenbak-1, released in early 1971, is considered by the Computer History Museum to be the world's first personal computer. It was designed and invented by John Blankenbaker of Kenbak Corporation in 1970, and was first sold in early 1971.
Invention of the PC - HISTORY
WEBMay 11, 2011 — The earliest electronic computers were not “personal” in any way: They were enormous and hugely expensive, and they required a team of engineers and other specialists to keep them running.
Personal computer (PC) | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 26, 2024 — A small firm named MITS made the first personal computer, the Altair. This computer, which used Intel Corporation ’s 8080 microprocessor, was developed in 1974. Though the Altair was popular among computer hobbyists, its …
The man who made 'the world's first personal computer' - BBC
WEBNov 6, 2015 — John Blankenbaker's Kenbak-1 computer has been called 'the world's first commercially available personal computer', and a rare 1971 example is now being auctioned.
The Personal Computer Revolution: A Comprehensive History
WEBMar 29, 2024 — For the first decade of the PC era, using a personal computer meant typing arcane commands. That changed in 1984 when Apple launched the Macintosh, the first mainstream computer with a graphical user interface (GUI) navigated by a mouse.
Computer - Home Use, Microprocessors, Software | Britannica
WEBAug 31, 2024 — The TV Typewriter provided the first display of alphanumeric information on a common television set. It influenced a generation of computer hobbyists to start thinking about real “home-brewed” computers. The next step was the personal computer itself.
The History, Development, and Importance of Personal Computers
WEBThe first personal computer that was fully assembled and offered for sale on the general market was Apple I. It was built by 25-year-old college dropout Steven Wozniak (1950- ) in his garage in Sunnyvale, California.
Personal computer - Wikipedia
WEBAn artist's depiction of a 2000s-era desktop-style personal computer, which includes a metal case with the computing components, a display and a keyboard (mouse not shown). A personal computer, often referred to as a PC, is a computer designed for individual use. [1] It is typically used for tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, email, multimedia playback, and gaming.
Origins of: The Personal Computer - Caltech Magazine
WEBMay 15, 2023 — The result was the first personal computer: a desk-sized single-user machine that plugged into a wall socket. It contained 113 vacuum tubes for logic circuitry, and its primary memory device was a magnetic drum—a metal cylinder that measured 6.5 inches in diameter and 7 inches long.
IBM 610 - The First Personal Computer - Columbia University
WEBJun 22, 2004 — The IBM 610 was the first personal computer in the sense that it was the first computer intended for use by one person (e.g. in an office) and controlled from a keyboard.