How the evolution of computer changes the generation. Read On!
Osborne 1
The first-ever commercially released laptop Osborne 1 was launched on April 3, 1981. Supporting a 5-inch screen, the most technologically advanced piece of art of the time costed Rs. 1,35,000 which is around Rs. 4,10,000 in 2021.
Gavilan Mobile Computer
A newer version of Osborne 1, Gavilan Mobile Computer was launched in 1983. First-ever marketed “Laptop” in the history. Foldable screen with 64KB Memory, Gavilan was the epitome of technology at that time costing ?2,95,000 which is around ?8,00,000 in 2021.
Ravaging technological advancements were going on which can be seen through the launch of Compaq SLT
The Compaq SLT
Ravaging technological advancements were going on which can be easily seen through the launch of Compaq SLT/286 in 1988. With 14 pounds on the platter, it featured an 80286 Microprocessor, a better and faster chip than the previous generation. This laptop costed Rs. 4,00,000 which is around Rs. 8,20,000 in 2021.
This laptop was a true beauty and the beast combination of the time.
The Macintosh Portable
With the ongoing technology war, Apple also released the portable Macintosh in 1989. Weighing around 17 pounds, it was a true beauty and the beast combination of the time. One of the first laptops to feature a clear matrix screen with 640×480 Pixels, It costed Rs. 5,40,000 which is around Rs. 12,00,000 in 2021.
This laptop combined technology with a beautiful design.
Lenovo G550
This decade transformed the word “laptop” in many ways, with a sleek design and high-powered processor, Lenovo G550 launched in 2009. With 4GB Ram inside and Core 2 duo, this laptop combined technology with a beautiful design. Costing Rs. 41,000 it revolutionized laptops under Rs. 75,000.
Technology has gotten a massive upgrade recently, with the launch of the MacBook Pro in 2020
MacBook Air
Apple was aggressively going in the game of portable laptops by releasing its world-famous Apple MacBook Air in 2006. Giving true meaning to its name, this MacBook Air weighed just 3 Pounds and evolved technology in undisputable ways. With the first colored screen, it costed Rs. 85,000 which is around Rs. 1,15,000 in 2021.
Technology has gotten a massive upgrade recently, with the launch of the MacBook Pro in 2020. Featuring Apple’s own M1 Chipset, this laptop is no joke. It will easily do any task that you throw at it. Costing around Rs. 1,10,000, MacBook Pro 2020 has given new meaning to the word “laptop”.
Apple was aggressively going in the game of portable laptops by releasing its world-famous Apple MacBook Air in2006.
