History of Tablets

Memex

Sep 1, 1945

A data archiving device, proposes by Vannevar Bush. Image Source

History of Tablets

Period: Sep 1, 1945 to Oct 3, 2013

List of Sources: http://www.l2thinktank.com/highlights-in-the-tablet-timeline-2007-2012/2012 http://www.osnews.com/story/22739/A_Short_History_of_the_Tablet_Computer http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l=25552&a=25552&po=1,00.asp http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM4122.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tablet_computers http://www.zdnet.com/photos/tablet-timeline-a-retrospective/6202983

Styalator

Feb 18, 1957

A device that would connect to computers, and would recognize the handwriting of the user. Image Source

RAND Tablet

Sep 30, 1964

A graphical computer input device. The RAND tablet is believed to be the first graphic device that is digital. Source Image Source

DynaBook

Dec 15, 1972

Was the first fully-functioning tablet computer conceived by computer scientist, Alan Kay. Originally targeted to children. Image Source

Inforite

Nov 15, 1982

Captures signatures and stores them on portable computers. Image Source

Pencept

Oct 5, 1985

Uses handwriting recognition system. Image Source

GRiDPad

Oct 1, 1989

The first comercially avalible tablet. This used MS-DOS operating system. Image Source

Momenta Pentop

Oct 6, 1991

The first "pentop" computer; combining a laptop keyboard with the handwriting recognition system. Image Source

Model 3125 Pen Computers

Nov 15, 1991

The operating system is MS DOS 5.0 and the pen software is PenDOS. Image Source

EO Personal Communicator

Apr 1, 1993

Competed Agianst Apple Newton. It was a digital personal organization tool which used wireless technologies. Image Source

IBM ThinkPad

May 21, 1993

A pen Computer designed by IBM. Image Source

Apple Newton

Aug 1, 1993

A Personal Digital Assistance.
"A Newton is best described as a handheld communications assistant with a touch-screen and pen-stylus that allows the user to gather, manage, and share information.
Included applications are "Notes", "Names", and "Dates", as well as simple tools such as a Calculator, Currency Converter, Time-Zones Maps, and more." [1] [1] Image Source

IBM Simon

Feb 1, 1994

A touchscreen cellphone and PDA. It also included email features Image Source

OmniGo 120

Sep 1, 1995

Handheld organizers with flip-around clamshell display with pen support and Graffiti handwriting recognition. Image Source

OmniGo 100

Dec 31, 1995

Handheld organizers with flip-around clamshell display with pen support and Graffiti handwriting recognition. Image Source

DEC Lectrice

Sep 1, 1996

A Pen Based Personal Computer. Image Source

Palm Pilot

Mar 10, 1997

The First palm Pilot. The second generation of Palm PDA devices produced by Palm Inc. Image Source

QBE

Apr 30, 1999

Input options: Capacitive TouchPen and handwriting-recognition, onscreen keyboard, headset and speech-recognition software, traditional keyboard and mouse. Built-In Wi-Fi Source of Information Image Source

Intel Web Tablet

Oct 1, 1999

A wireless touch screen tablet computer which allowed the user surf the internet from anywhere with a wireless access. Image Source

PaceBlade

Apr 23, 2000

The Fiirst device that meets the Microsoft's Tablet PC standard.
Received the "Best Hardware" award at VAR Vision 2000. Image Source

QBE Vivo

Nov 2, 2000

A pen computer created by Aqcess Technologies. Image Source

Microsoft Tablet PC

Sep 1, 2002

A pen-enabled computer, running "Windows XP Tablet PC Edition" operating system. Image Source

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

Nov 3, 2005

It is designed for wireless Internet browsing and e-mail functions and includes software such as Internet radio, an RSS news reader, ebook reader, image viewer and media players for selected types of media. Image Source

Apple iPod Touch

Sep 14, 2007

An mp3 player with WiFi. Image Source

ModBook

Dec 31, 2007

The first Tablet running on Mac OS X. Image Source

HP TouchSmart TX2 Series

Jun 10, 2008

A touch-screen laptop. Image Source

EEE PC T91

Jun 1, 2009

Asus released a multi-touch tablet. It is similar in specification to other netbooks, but features a 8.9" rotatable touchscreen and a retractable stylus. Image Source

iPad

Apr 3, 2010

Runs Apple iOS. It can record videos, take photos, play music; it can also surfe the internet. Image Source

Gallexy Tab

Sep 2, 2010

Samsung Galexy Tab - Runs Android. It takes photos, records videos, and can surf the internet. Image Source

iPad 2

Mar 2, 2011

Thinner, lighter than iPad 1; with better graphics and more memory. Image Source

Motorola Xoom

Mar 27, 2011

Android-based tablet computer made by Motorola. Image Source

Samsung Galexy Note 10.1

Feb 27, 2012

Vey thin tablet. Runs Android 4.0; 1.4 GHz Quad-Core CPU. Image Source

iPad 3

Mar 16, 2012

Thinner, lighter, faster, and has a longer battery life than iPad 2. Image Source

iPad Mini

Nov 2, 2012

Smaller than iPad; you can hold it in one hand, it is very light. Image Source

Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Feb 25, 2013

Very thin (6.9 mm) and very light (495 grams) 10.1-inch tablet. It is a dust free and water-proof tablet. Image Source