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16-Bit ISA Expansion Cards
16-Bit ISA Expansion Cards
8-Bit ISA Expansion Cards
8-Bit ISA Expansion Cards
IBM Terminals
IBM Terminals
Micro-Channel Expansion Cards
Micro-Channel Expansion Cards
PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Cards
PCI, PCI-X, and PCI Express Cards
VESA Local Bus Expansion Cards
VESA Local Bus Expansion Cards
IBM 129 Key Punch
IBM 129 Key Punch
IBM 370/138
IBM 370/138
IBM 5140 Convertible Computer
IBM 5140 Convertible Computer
IBM 5150
IBM 5150
IBM 5150 with CGA Monitor
IBM 5150 with CGA Monitor
IBM 5155 Portable Computer
IBM 5155 Portable Computer
IBM 5160 XT
IBM 5160 XT
IBM 5161
IBM 5161
IBM 5170 / PC AT
IBM 5170 / PC AT
IBM Aptiva
IBM Aptiva
IBM Displaywriter
IBM Displaywriter
IBM Model 8573-121
IBM Model 8573-121
IBM Palm Top PC110
IBM Palm Top PC110
IBM PC Jr 4860-067
IBM PC Jr 4860-067
IBM Personal Computer 730 - P75
IBM Personal Computer 730 - P75
IBM POWERportable N40
IBM POWERportable N40
IBM PS/1
IBM PS/1
IBM PS/1 Pro - Model 2123
IBM PS/1 Pro - Model 2123
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Dual FD)
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Dual FD)
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (FD/HD)
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (FD/HD)
IBM PS/2 Model 30 286
IBM PS/2 Model 30 286
IBM PS/2 Model 50
IBM PS/2 Model 50
IBM PS/2 Model 55SX
IBM PS/2 Model 55SX
IBM PS/2 Model 70
IBM PS/2 Model 70
IBM PS/2 Model 80 (8580-071)
IBM PS/2 Model 80 (8580-071)
IBM PS/2 Model 95 (8595)
IBM PS/2 Model 95 (8595)
IBM PS/2 Multimedia Model 75 (M75) 486SLC2
IBM PS/2 Multimedia Model 75 (M75) 486SLC2
IBM PS/2 Note
IBM PS/2 Note
IBM RISC System/6000 250
IBM RISC System/6000 250
IBM RS/6000 320
IBM RS/6000 320
IBM RS/6000 Model 550L
IBM RS/6000 Model 550L
IBM RS/6000 Model 7043 604e
IBM RS/6000 Model 7043 604e
IBM RS/6000 N40
IBM RS/6000 N40
IBM RS/6000 SP2 Type 7025
IBM RS/6000 SP2 Type 7025
IBM System 370 Control Panel
IBM System 370 Control Panel
IBM ThinkPad 2523-710T
IBM ThinkPad 2523-710T
IBM Thinkpad 2628-STG
IBM Thinkpad 2628-STG
IBM ThinkPad 365XD
IBM ThinkPad 365XD
IBM ThinkPad 701CS
IBM ThinkPad 701CS
IBM ThinkPad 755CEX
IBM ThinkPad 755CEX
IBM ThinkPad R30 2656
IBM ThinkPad R30 2656
IBM ThinkPad T30
IBM ThinkPad T30
IBM ThinkPad X41
IBM ThinkPad X41
IBM WorkPad c3
IBM WorkPad c3

Computers

IBM System 370 Control Panel

IBM System 370 Control Panel
1970
The IBM System/370 (S/370) was a model range of IBM mainframes announced on June 30, 1970 as the successors to the System/360 family.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 370/138

IBM 370/138
30th June 1976
The IBM 370/138 was announced on June 30, 1976 and withdrawn November 1, 1983.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Displaywriter

IBM Displaywriter
1980
IBM's Office Products Division announced the Displaywriter in June 1980 as an easy-to-use, low-cost desktop text processing system.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5150 with CGA Monitor

IBM 5150 with CGA Monitor
1981
The IBM 5150 was the beginning of the Personal Computer as we know it today.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5161

IBM 5161
1981
The IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC, is the original version and progenitor of the IBM PC compatible hardware platform.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5150

IBM 5150
1st September 1981
The IBM 5150 was the beginning of the Personal Computer as we know it today.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5160 XT

IBM 5160 XT
1st January 1983
The IBM Model 5160 was as you might guess, a more powerful version of the IBM PC Model 5150.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PC Jr 4860-067

IBM PC Jr 4860-067
1st November 1983
The IBM PCJr (read "PC junior") was IBMs first attempt to enter the home computer market.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5170 / PC AT

IBM 5170 / PC AT
1984
The IBM 5170 or PC AT was IBM's second generation PC (if you consider the XT an extension of the original PC).

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5155 Portable Computer

IBM 5155 Portable Computer
1st June 1984
The IBM 5155 - The Portable PC The Portable PC was IBM's first carry-around PC.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 5140 Convertible Computer

IBM 5140 Convertible Computer
April 1986
The IBM 5140 (or IBM PC Convertible) was a laptop that could be converted into a main desktop in seconds.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 50

IBM PS/2 Model 50
1987
Base Unit and Keyboard Only...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 70

IBM PS/2 Model 70
1987
IBM PS/2 Model 70The Personal System/2 Model 70 enhances the IBM Personal System/2 family of systems by offering a new level of performance in a desktop unit.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 30 286

IBM PS/2 Model 30 286
April 1987
The IBM Personal System/2 or PS/2 was IBM's third generation of personal computers.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Dual FD)

IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Dual FD)
April 1987
This IBM PS/2 Model 30 features dual floppy disk drives (1.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 30 (FD/HD)

IBM PS/2 Model 30 (FD/HD)
April 1987
This IBM PS/2 Model 30 features a hard disk drive as well as the standard 720KB 3.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 80 (8580-071)

IBM PS/2 Model 80 (8580-071)
2nd April 1987
IBM PERSONAL SYSTEM/2 (TM) MODEL 80 (8580-041/071) IBM Announcement Letter Number 187-051 dated April 2, 1987 he IBM Personal System/2 Model 80 (IBM 8580) enhances theSystem/2 family of systems by off...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 55SX

IBM PS/2 Model 55SX
October 1987
The IBM PS/2 Model 55SX was similar to the Model 50, but featured a 32-bit 80386SX processor (with 16-bit external bus) instead of a 16-bit 80286.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/1

IBM PS/1
1990
IBM Ps/1 80286 1Mb Ram, 40Mb Hard Disc Complete with original IBM Box with Monitor, Key Board & Mouse System S/N PQ550587258 Monitor S/N 55K2071...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM RS/6000 Model 550L

IBM RS/6000 Model 550L
1990
The RISC System/6000, or RS/6000 for short, is a family of RISC and UNIX based servers, workstations and supercomputers made by IBM in the 1990s.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Model 8573-121

IBM Model 8573-121
January 1990
This one is often called luggable, because of its 9 kg weight.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM RS/6000 320

IBM RS/6000 320
15th February 1990
RISC System/6000, or RS/6000 for short, is a family of RISC and UNIX based servers, workstations and supercomputers made by IBM in the 1990s.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Note

IBM PS/2 Note
1991
The Personal System/2 or PS/2 was IBM's third generation of personal computers released in 1987.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Model 95 (8595)

IBM PS/2 Model 95 (8595)
1991
Processor Intel i486DX2 @ 66 MHz (upgrade) Intel i486DX @ 33MHz (original) Coprocessor integrated into CPU Cache 8K internally in CPU, optional 256K L2 Cache Module Memory 48 Mbytes (options range fr...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/1 Pro - Model 2123

IBM PS/1 Pro - Model 2123
1992
This model of the PS/1 Pro had a very limited run, and contained three ISA slots instead of the usual two of other models in the series.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM PS/2 Multimedia Model 75 (M75) 486SLC2

IBM PS/2 Multimedia Model 75 (M75) 486SLC2
1992
This model of the PS/1 Pro had a very limited run, and contained three ISA slots instead of the usual two of other models in the series.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM RISC System/6000 250

IBM RISC System/6000 250
1993
RISC System/6000, or RS/6000 for short, is a family of RISC and UNIX based servers, workstations and supercomputers made by IBM in the 1990s.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad 2523-710T

IBM ThinkPad 2523-710T
1993
ThinkPad 2523-710T 1993 Standard Features IBM 486 SLC 25 MHz CPU WD90C26 video controller Monochrome 9.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad T30

IBM ThinkPad T30
1993
...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Aptiva

IBM Aptiva
September 1994
486 sx machine with Windows 95 installed.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad 701CS

IBM ThinkPad 701CS
1995
'IBM's ThinkPad 701C shattered subnotebook constraints in 1995 with a full-size keyboard and screen Once opened, the keyboard on the 701C (nicknamed the Butterfly ) extends past the chassis sides...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad 755CEX

IBM ThinkPad 755CEX
March 1995
Type 9545CEXIBM introduced the ThinkPad line in 1992.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Palm Top PC110

IBM Palm Top PC110
September 1995
Only released and supported in Japan, the IBM Palm Top PC110 was one of the smallest colour notebook computers of it's time.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Portable Computer
IBM ThinkPad 365XD

IBM ThinkPad 365XD
1996
Intel Pentium 120 or 133 CPU Trident Cyber9320 video controller with 1MB 8MB memory standard 1 x 144 pin SODIMM expansion slot 810 or 1080MB HDD ES1688 Audio controller CD-ROM drive IrDA 1.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM RS/6000 SP2 Type 7025

IBM RS/6000 SP2 Type 7025
1996
In February 1990, IBM introduced the RISC System/6000 - a family of nine workstations that were among the fastest and most powerful in the industry.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Personal Computer 730 - P75

IBM Personal Computer 730 - P75
1997
The IBM PC 700 series systems used an Intel Pentium processor with clock frequencies of 75, 90, 100, 133 and 166 MHz.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM RS/6000 Model 7043 604e

IBM RS/6000 Model 7043 604e
1998
The RISC System/6000, or RS/6000 for short, is a family of RISC and UNIX based servers, workstations and supercomputers made by IBM in the 1990s.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM 8363 NetVisa Thin Client

IBM 8363 NetVisa Thin Client
November 2000
Two IBM 8363 NetVisa Thin Client - N2200w Ethernet This IBM 8363 Network Station is a local booting thin client with 16 MB CompactFlash pre-loaded with Windows CE v2.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad R30 2656

IBM ThinkPad R30 2656
2001
specifications (14.1" - PIII-M - Win2000 - 128 MB RAM - 30 GB HDD) Processor / Chipset CPU Intel Pentium III-M 1.0 GHzCache L2 cache - 256.0 KB - Advanced Transfer CacheFront Side Bus 100.0 MHzChipset...

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM Thinkpad 2628-STG

IBM Thinkpad 2628-STG
2001
Processor Intel Pentium III 850.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer
IBM ThinkPad X41

IBM ThinkPad X41
2005
Processor: Intel Pentium M LV 758 (1.

Manufacturer : IBM
Type : Computer

Date Event
17 Feb 1874 Thomas J. Watson Sr. is born
1890 Herman Hollerith designs tabulating machines for 1890 U.S. Census
16 Aug 1890 US Census Bureau announces results using Herman Hollerith's machine
1910 3 companies merge to become C-T-R
1914 Thomas J. Watson Sr. joins C-T-R
9 Apr 1919 ENIAC Designer Presper Eckert Is Born
14 Feb 1924 CTR becomes IBM
1928 Introduction of 80-columns card format
1934 IBM 405 Alphabetical Accounting Machine introduced
1944 First Harvard Mark 1 shipped
11 Dec 1946 Frederick Williams Receives Patent for RAM device
1947 The Williams tube won the race for a practical random-access memory
1948 IBM´s Selective Sequence Electronic Calculator was built
2 Jul 1953 IBM announces the Model 650 computer
20 Sep 1954 First FORTRAN Program Runs
1 Oct 1954 IBM Announces Model 705 Computer
28 Oct 1955 Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, was born
1956 IBM brings out the Magnetic Disk Memory
4 Mar 1956 Wang Sells Core Memory Patent to IBM
13 Sep 1956 IBM introduces the IBM 350
1957 FORTRAN-1 is formally published
1962 "Music from Mathematics" LP was created using an IBM 7090 computer
7 Apr 1964 IBM releases the System 360 range of commercial computers
1965 DEC unveils the PDP-8,
1968 T J Watson & IBM granted patent for the DRAM
Feb 1968 IBM tests a 8in floppy disc
20 Nov 1969 IBM introduces Call 360 Time Sharing into Britain
8 Jan 1970 Met Office installs IBM 360/195
1 Oct 1970 IBM 370/145 introduced
19 Nov 1970 UK Rutherford Laboratory chooses IBM 360/195
11 Mar 1971 IBM 370/135 Launched
8 Jul 1971 IBM's Thomas J Watson retires
11 Nov 1971 Univac introduce the 9700
13 Jan 1972 IBM 360/65 link for airline reservations
27 Jan 1972 Exports boosted by orders for IBM
16 Mar 1972 IBM 3750 switching system
23 Mar 1972 Virtual memory for IBM 370 developed in US
27 Apr 1972 Worlds first IBM 370/135 installed in Britain
11 May 1972 IBM mark reader for 370's and System 3
6 Jul 1972 IBM 370/165 to aid experimental work at Daresbury
20 Jul 1972 IBM 360/30 installation to improve Grasp capability
27 Jul 1972 IBM370/135 240K
24 Aug 1972 IBM move on the System 370
31 Aug 1972 IBM 370/165 for Glasgow University rejected
31 Aug 1972 IBM's TSO
28 Sep 1972 Floppy Disc Cartridge launched by IBM
12 Oct 1972 370/125 and OCR reader from IBM
19 Oct 1972 Derby Databank based on IBM 370/145
26 Oct 1972 IBM leads the way as state of the art advances
2 Nov 1972 IBM wins £6m bank order
9 Nov 1972 IBM's DOS/VS
16 Nov 1972 Harland and Wolf to install IBM 370/135
14 Dec 1972 Problems with IBM 370/155 and 370/165
1973 8" floppy & first "Hard Drive introduced by IBM
11 Jan 1973 Potters diskette challenge to IBM
8 Feb 1973 More VM power launched by IBM
8 Feb 1973 ESRO plan ousts IBM
8 Feb 1973 IBM 370/145 product range released
1 Mar 1973 Storm over EEC order with IBM
22 Mar 1973 Introduction of IBM's 370/115 in US and Canada
7 Jun 1973 Hotel group first with IBM system
12 Jul 1973 IBM launches new banking system
19 Jul 1973 Model 15 fills gap in IBM range
19 Jul 1973 Model 15 addition to the IBM System 3 range
9 Aug 1973 IBM launch new model of System 7
23 Aug 1973 IBM moves into PoS with 3650 units
30 Aug 1973 British Airways Board order for 2 IBM 370/168 queried by House of Commons
6 Sep 1973 Boots the Chemist upgrades to IBM 370/145 computers
20 Sep 1973 IBM to pay Telex damages of $352m
25 Oct 1973 Univac Series 90 challenges IBM
1 Nov 1973 IBM launches 3660 PoS system in the US
15 Nov 1973 IBM in Nigeria
3 Jan 1974 IBM awarded Post Office contract
10 Jan 1974 Update for IBM 3740
7 Feb 1974 IBM 370/158 for Met Office
11 Apr 1974 Major change to the structure of IBM's World Trade Corp
16 May 1974 IBM twin 370/158 ordered by Barclays
6 Nov 1980 Microsoft Signs Contract with IBM to Create Operating System
12 Aug 1981 IBM introduces personal computer with Microsoft's 16-bit operating system, MS-DOS 1.0
12 Aug 1981 Introduction of IBM 5150 Personal Computer
13 Aug 1981 IBM announced that it was launching a personal computer using an Intel 8088
1 Feb 1982 Introduction of Intel 80286 at 6 MHz, with 134,000 transistors
Jan 1983 Introduction of spreadsheet program 1-2-3 by Lotus,
2 May 1983 Microsoft Introduced 2-button Mouse
1984 Creation of Dell Computer Corporation by Michael Dell
1984 IBM’s new 3480 cartridge tape system introduced
1984 IBM and Compaq introduce the IDE interface
Aug 1984 Introduction of IBM PC/AT based on Intel 80286
20 Sep 1984 Acorn Launch the ABC Micro
1985 First Commodore Amiga released
1985 First Commodore Amiga Released
1986 IBM RISC System/6000 AIX Rugby Shirt
11 Jun 1986 IBM PC personal computer features in the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1987 Commodore release the Amiga 500 and the Amiga 2000
2 Apr 1987 Windows 2 was launched
30 Sep 1988 IBM announces 3 millionth PS/2 personal computer
1990 Introduction of IBM RS/6000
6 Apr 1992 Microsoft Releases Windows 3.1
19 Jan 1993 IBM Announces a loss of $4.97m for 1992
3 May 1997 IBM's Deep Blue Beats Gary Kasparov at Chess
2 Sep 1997 IBM announces RS/6000 SP Deep Blue
18 Nov 2012 Wii U released
7 Sep 2019 Retro Computer Festival 2019 - 7th & 8th September

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