The Evolution of the Computer

published 30 July 2014

The computer turned out to be quite a useful invention, didn't it?

After initial predictions that there would be a world market for "maybe five computers" (Thomas Watson, IBM President, 1943), the concept gathered pace before exploding into the world-changing device that we now know (and which you're reading this on).

This excellent infographic, constructed by the good people at ebuyer.com, gives a plotted, illustrated history of the evolution of the computer, from the room-sized megaliths of the past, to the sleek machines we see today.

Disappointing not to see the Amiga 500+ in there though. Disappointing.

(Image: ebuyer.com)

As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.