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Top rated computing industry history
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First PC
IBM 5150 PC
Launched in 1981, it set the standard for personal computing with an open architecture that spawned the PC-compatible industry.
- Industry standard
- Open architecture
- Expandable
- High initial cost
- Limited graphics
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GUI pioneer
Apple Macintosh (1984)
Revolutionized personal computing with a graphical user interface and mouse, making computers accessible to non-technical users.
- User-friendly GUI
- Innovative design
- Influential
- Expensive
- Limited software
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Best-selling home computer
Commodore 64
Best-selling single computer model of all time, affordable and with excellent sound and graphics for gaming and learning.
- Low price
- Great sound/chip
- Large software library
- Limited RAM
- Outdated quickly
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Gaming console revival
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Revived the video game industry after the 1983 crash, with iconic games and a durable design.
- Classic game library
- Durable hardware
- Legacy
- Graphics dated by today
- Controller layout
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Business laptop standard
IBM ThinkPad 700C
Set the benchmark for business laptops with its iconic design, excellent keyboard, and robust build quality.
- Best keyboard
- Rugged design
- TrackPoint
- Very expensive
- Heavy
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First successful PDA
Palm Pilot 1000
Popularized personal digital assistants with a simple interface, handwriting recognition, and easy syncing.
- Easy to use
- Good battery life
- Sync with PC
- Small screen
- Limited apps
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Portable music revolution
Apple iPod (1st gen)
Changed how people listen to music with a sleek design, large capacity, and intuitive scroll wheel.
- Large storage
- Easy navigation
- Sleek design
- Non-replaceable battery
- FireWire only initially
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Smartphone era starter
iPhone (1st gen)
Redefined the smartphone with a multi-touch interface, full web browsing, and a revolutionary app ecosystem.
- Multi-touch screen
- Mobile Safari
- App Store later
- No 3G initially
- No copy/paste
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Affordable single-board computer
Raspberry Pi Model B
Democratized computing by offering a cheap, credit-card-sized computer for education and hobbyist projects.
- Very affordable
- Educational
- Huge community
- Limited power
- No storage included
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