Computers and how they’ve changed in the past 30 years

Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru Computers and how they've changed in the past 30 years A comparison of the first mass-produced PC's technical specifications and the latest model IBM lenovo 1981 Year manufactured 2011 Model 5150 $1,500-3,000** Price $700-1,200** ThinkCentre Edge 91z Processor 16-bit Intel 8088 64-bit multicore 4.77 MHz Intel Core 13, 15, 17 2.5-3.3 MHz RAM INHINNN 16-256 kB 2-8 GB Storage media 5 floppy disk with 160KB capacity; it is possible to connect external storage media 1TB Hard Drive or 80GB SSD; optical storage drives DVD and 9.5-12.7 kg Up to 8.4 kg Biue-Ray; six memory card formats 38 ccm 35.6 cm 54.5 cm 81 CM 28cm Communication capabilities 41.4 cm WI-FI, Bluetooth (optional), 6 USB ports 215 None 14 cm 50.8 cm 40.7 cm Monitor • Lenovo purchased IBM's PC group in 2004 11.5" (29.2 cm) 640x200 pixels 21.5" (54.6 cm) * In US. stores 1920x1080 pixels RIANOVOSTI O 2011 www.ria.ru