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What happened in history on this day: October 15?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1985 - IBM announces its Token Ring network, and PC Network software. The Token Ring system was co-developed with Texas Instruments. Network transmission speed is 4 Mbps. The system can use ordinary telephone wiring. Cost per computer is about US$800.
- 1990 - Apple Computer unveils and ships the Macintosh Classic. It uses an 8 MHz Motorola 68000 microprocessor, an integrated 9-inch B/W monitor, and a 1.4 MB floppy drive. Base price for a 1 MB system is US$1000. The Macintosh Classic replaces the Macintosh Plus and the Macintosh SE. Apple paid $1 million to Modular Computer Systems for use of the word "Classic" in the personal computer market for 5 years.
- 1990 - Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh LC. It uses a 16 MHz Motorola 68020 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive. Weight is 8.5 pounds. Base price with 2 MB RAM and a floppy drive is US$2400.
- 1990 - Apple Computer unveils the Macintosh IIsi. It uses a 20 MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor, and comes with 2 MB RAM, 40 MB hard drive, video port, and 1.4 MB SuperDrive, for US$3769. Or with 5 MB RAM and 80 MB hard drive for US$4569.
- 1993 - John Sculley announces his resignation as chairman of Apple Computer. He is replaced by Mike Markkula.
- 1997 - Iran issues a 200 rial postage stamp for World Post Day, depicting a personal computer.
- 1999 - Handspring begins shipping the Handspring Visor Deluxe handheld computer.
- 2001 - Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180 handheld computer. It features tiny keyboard, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
- 2001 - Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 180g handheld computer. It features Graffiti handwriting recognition, monochrome screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries The system is to be released in early 2002 for about US$400.
- 2001 - Handspring announces the Handspring Treo 270 handheld computer. It features color screen, 33 MHz Dragonball VZ processor, 16 MB of RAM and rechargeable batteries. The system is to be released in mid-2002 for about US$600.
- 2002 - Toshiba launches the Pocket PC e335 handheld computer. It features 3.5-inch color screen, 300 MHz Intel PXA250 XScale processor, 64 MB RAM. Price is US$399.
- 2003 - Dell Computer introduces the Axim X3 handheld computer. It features and Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium operating system, 3.5-inch 320x240 pixel color display, Intel 400 MHz XScale processor, 64 MB RAM, Secure Digital slot, stereo headphone jack, and optional 802.11 wireless connectivity. Size 3 x 3.21 x 0.58 inches.
- 2007 - Belgium issues a postage stamp depicting a boy at a computer.
Video Game history:
- 1979 - Namco releases the Galaxian arcade game in Japan.
- 1993 - Nintendo releases a redesigned Nintendo Entertainment System in the US with an improved top-loading cartridge slot.
- 1997 - Midway Amusement Games releases the Mortal Kombat 4 video game Version 2.0 to arcades in the US.
- 2000 - Nintendo releases the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games for the Game Boy Color in the US.
- 2001 - Capcom releases the Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Revival video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2002 - In the US, Microsoft begins bundling two video games with the Xbox, until the end of the year. The games are Sega GT 2002 and Jet Set Radio Future. The Xbox also now comes standard with a smaller controller, the same one used in the Japanese market.
- 2003 - Acclaim releases the Gladiator: Sword of Vengeance video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
- 2003 - Capcom releases the Mega Man Zero 2 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2004 - Microsoft announces an Xbox bundle to be available October 31 in the US. The standard US$150 Xbox package will now include NCAA Football 2005 and Top Spin video games, and a two-month subscription to Xbox Live.
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