Posts Tagged: History

Vintage tech ‘firsts,’ including Apple 1, up for auction

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Discussion:  One of only 50 Apple 1 computers thought to exist today, is coming up for auction. Source:  CNN News Date:  November 15th, 2014 Link:  http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/23/tech/innovation/apple-1-up-for-auction/index.html Discussion Questions: Why is the Apple 1 expected to fetch such a high price at auction? Why is the Apple 1 a collectible item?  

eZine – History of Mobile Computing

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              Description: Link to article with chronology of mobile computing development.  The history helps us to better understand perhaps where we are going, and future trends. Source: Natalie Aranda, eZine Link: http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Brief-History-of-Mobile-Computing&id=505215 Discussion Questions: What have been the advantages & disadvantages associated with the development of mobile computing technology