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How Ibm's 5150 Pc Shaped the Computer Industry


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IBM 5150 with woman

One of the original marketing photos for the IBM 5150, the landmark personal computer that ushered in the PC revolution.

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Most people in the Western world walk around with a powerful computer in their pocket or purse, otherwise known as a smartphone. It's not unusual to see someone clutching a legal pad-size gadget on airplane flights, such as an iPad, to read books. It's nearly impossible to walk into a coffee shop without finding someone pecking away at a trim notebook computer, checking email, or surfing the Web.

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