Ibm’s First Compact Computer
In 1951, IBM released their first compact computer, the IBM 701. The 701 was a small, suitcase-sized computer that weighed only 45 pounds. It had a keyboard, a monitor, and a printer, and it could be used to perform basic mathematical operations.
The 701 was very popular and was used by a number of large businesses, including AT&T, General Electric, and Ford Motor Company. It was also used by the US military during the Korean War.
The 701 was replaced by the IBM 704 in 1954. The 704 was a more powerful computer that could perform …