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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Important Milestones of Mobile Computing

By Henry Funk

While technology industry is the fastest growing field of modern time, portable device is the pride of this industry. These technology gadgets help people to be free from our desks and flexible in working. From Busicom LE-120A calculator to Motorola Atrix 4G Smartphone, portable devices have undergone a colorful history.

1971: Busicom LE-120A 'Handy-LE' Calculator
It sounds strange, but the original model of portable computing was the calculator. The machine from Busicom could be easily fitted in pocket held in hand. The Handy-LE, which was powered with the Mostek MK610, was truly the first pocket-size calculator.


Busicom LE-120A 'Handy-LE' Calculator
Busicom LE-120A 'Handy-LE' Calculator

1981: Osborne 1 Portable Computer


This Osborne 1 was the first computer made for carrying out with users. The computer weights 23.5 pounds and displays 5-inch-diagonal screen.
This Osborne 1 was the first computer made for carrying out with users. The computer weighs 23.5 pounds and displays 5-inch-diagonal screen.

1982: Grid Compass 1100 Clamshell Laptop


The first clamshell laptop was designed by the Grid Compass. Until now, it is still the standard basic concept for laptop design.
The first clamshell laptop was designed by the Grid Compass. Until now, it is still the standard basic concept for laptop design.

1991: Psion Series 3 Minicomputer


Psion 3 was the first palmtop minicomputer. The computer managed to feature a word processor, a calculator and a sketch program.
Psion 3, the first palmtop minicomputer, managed to feature a word processor, a calculator and a sketch program.

1999: Apple iBook G3 Wi-fi-Enabled Laptop


Apple's iBook G3 not only owns candy-colored design but also the first device to carry a Wi-Fi card.
Apple's iBook G3 not only owns candy-colored design but also the first device to carry a Wi-fi card.

2002: Acer TravelMate TM-100 Laptop/Tablet Hybrid


The TravelMate came along with the screen 180 degrees and loaded the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Remarkably, this was the first pen-based convertible laptop.
The TravelMate came along with the screen 180 degrees and loaded the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Remarkably, this was the first pen-based convertible laptop.

2006: Samsung Q1 Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC)


With a 7-inch screen, 500MB of RAM and 900MHz processor, the Samsung Q1 was definitely the ultramobile PC.
With a 7-inch screen, 500MB of RAM and 900MHz processor, Samsung Q1 was definitely the ultramobile PC.

2007: Eee PC 4G Netbook


Eee PC 4G was the first netbook ever.
Eee PC 4G was the first netbook ever.

2007: Apple iPhone Smartphone


Apple's iPhone features touch-based interface and powerful computing ability which makes iPhone as a minicomputer.
Apple's iPhone features touch-based interface and powerful computing ability which makes iPhone as a minicomputer.

2010-2011: Apple iPad 1 and 2


Apple iPad is the first mass-selling tablet PC and account for 83 percent of all tablet sales.
Apple iPad is the first mass-selling tablet PC and accounts for 83 percent of all tablet sales.

2011: Motorola Atrix 4G Smartphone


The Motorola Atrix 4G is a perfect combination of desktop computing and mobile.
The Motorola Atrix 4G is a perfect combination of desktop computing and mobile.



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