Laptop History and Evolution (1975–2025)

💻 Computer Generations

🧮 First Generation (1940–1956) 👈..Click Now

• Technology: Vacuum tubes
• Memory: Magnetic drums
• Programming: Machine language
• Input/Output: Punch cards, paper tape
• Examples: ENIAC, UNIVAC I, IBM 701
• Applications: Military, scientific research

🔧 Second Generation (1956–1963) 👈..Click Now

• Technology: Transistors
• Memory: Magnetic core memory
• Programming: Assembly language, FORTRAN, COBOL
• Input/Output: Punch cards, keyboards
• Examples: IBM 1401, CDC 1604
• Applications: Business, government, science

💡 Third Generation (1964–1971) 👈..Click Now

• Technology: Integrated Circuits (ICs)
• Memory: Magnetic core memory
• Programming: COBOL, BASIC, PASCAL
• Input/Output: Keyboards, monitors
• Examples: IBM System/360, PDP-11
• Applications: Time-sharing, commercial use

🖥️ Fourth Generation (1971–Present) 👈..Click Now

• Technology: Microprocessors, VLSI
• Memory: RAM, ROM
• Programming: C, C++, Java, Python
• Input/Output: Mouse, touchscreen, printers
• Examples: IBM PC, Apple II, Macintosh
• Applications: Personal computing, internet

🤖 Fifth Generation (Present & Beyond) 👈..Click Now

• Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing
• Memory: Advanced semiconductor and cloud storage
• Programming: AI languages, neural networks
• Input/Output: Voice, gesture, natural language
• Examples: AI assistants, quantum prototypes
• Applications: Robotics, machine learning, smart systems