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IBM's PC XT launched on this day 41 years ago, packing a whopping 10-megabyte HDD
IBM's PC-XT was a follow-up to the original IBM PC, and it came with a pretty big HDD for the time.
On this day 41 years ago, the IBM PC-XT was introduced. It was a pivotal moment in the evolution of personal computing, with the launch signifying a shift towards the prolific role of computers in both professional and personal settings. IBM unveiled the PC-XT as an upgrade to the original IBM PC way back in 1983, bringing significant advancements to the industry. Its most notable feature was its built-in HDD, with a storage capacity of a whopping 10 MB. While laughable by today's storage standards, at the time, it was a considerable improvement that moved users away from the cumbersome use of floppy disks.
On this day 40 years ago, the IBM Portable Computer was introduced
The IBM Portable Computer was introduced on this day 40 years ago, and it packed some pretty good specifications for the time.
IBM was once a powerhouse in personal computing, and that was partially solidified by the launch of the IBM Portable Personal Computer 5155. Released on this day in February 1984, this computer was roughly the size of a suitcase and weighed in at 30 pounds, or 13.6 kg. It cost $4,225, which at the time of writing, would cost a rather hefty $12,390.
The IBM PC came out 42 years ago today
IBM's legendary PC changed the face of home computers and the landscape of the industry, and it turned 42 years old today.
Today, IBM's Personal Computer, also known as the PC, turns 42 years old. It's hard to understate how important the PC was, not just in how it pushed the home computing market forward, but also how it had decisive implications for how the computing industry developed. Even 42 years later, we can still very much appreciate the consequences of the PC.