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Best 1 IBM Personal Computer 5150

The IBM Personal Computer 5150, released in 1981, was a groundbreaking desktop computer featuring an Intel 8088 processor and initially offered 64KB of RAM, establishing a new standard for personal computing.

2 Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak is an American engineer who co-founded Apple and designed the Apple I in 1976 and Apple II in 1977.

3 SGI Personal IRIS 4D/35

The SGI Personal Iris 4D/35 was a high-end workstation released in 1994 featuring a Motorola 68040 processor and graphics capabilities geared towards CAD, animation, and scientific visualization applications.

4 Paul Allen
Paul Allen

Paul Allen was an American technologist who co-founded Microsoft with Bill Gates in 1975 and helped create its early BASIC software.

5 IBM Personal System/2 Model 70

The IBM PS/2 Model 70, released in 1987, was a high-end desktop computer featuring a Motorola 68030 processor and offered advanced graphics capabilities for its time, targeting professional users.

6 IBM Personal System/2 Model 50

The IBM PS/2 Model 50, released in 1987, was an entry-level desktop computer featuring an Intel 80286 processor and VGA graphics, marking a shift towards standardized components within the PS/2 line.

7 IBM Personal Computer (Original)

The IBM PC established the dominant architecture (x86) that powers most modern computing devices. Its success was less about groundbreaking features and more about establishing a universal, reliable, and enterprise-grade standard. It proved that computing could be a reliable, scalable tool for large...

8 IBM Personal System/2 Model 55 SX

The IBM PS/2 Model 55 SX was a compact desktop computer released in 1987 featuring an Intel 80286 processor and VGA graphics, targeting business users needing a smaller form factor than traditional PS/2 models.

9 IBM Personal System/2 Model 60

The IBM PS/2 Model 60, released in 1987, was a beige desktop computer featuring an Intel 80386 processor and utilized the Micro Channel architecture for improved expansion capabilities compared to its predecessors.

10 IBM Personal System/2 Model 35 SX

The IBM PS/2 Model 35 SX was a compact desktop computer released in 1987 featuring an Intel 80286 processor and VGA graphics, initially marketed as a more affordable alternative to the standard PS/2 line.

11 IBM Personal Computer 330

The IBM PC 330, released in 1986, was a desktop computer featuring an Intel 8088 processor, 256KB of RAM, and typically bundled with MS-DOS 3.3, targeting business users needing enhanced graphics capabilities over earlier models.

12 IBM Personal System/2 Model 25

The IBM PS/2 Model 25, released in 1987, was an entry-level desktop computer featuring an Intel 80286 processor and initially shipped with 2MB of RAM and a VGA monitor.

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