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What happened in history on this day: October 16?
On October 16 in ...
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Personal Computer history:
- 1985 - Intel introduces the 16 MHz 80386DX microprocessor. It uses 32-bit registers and a 32-bit (16 MHz) data bus, and incorporates 275,000 transistors (1.5 micron width). Initial price is US$299. It can access 4 gigabytes of physical memory, or up to 64 terabytes of virtual memory. Intel spent US$100 million in development costs.
- 2000 - Handspring unbeils the Handspring Visor Prism handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16-bit color 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and rechargeable lithium ion batteries giving about two weeks use. Price is about US$450, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.8 inches; weight is 7.2 ounces.
- 2000 - Handspring unveils the Handspring Visor Platinum handheld computer. It features a Motorola 33 MHz DragonBall VZ processor, Palm OS 3.5.2H, 16 gray shades 160x160 pixel 3.1-inch diagonal screen, and two AAA batteries giving about 4-6 weeks use. Price is US$299, size is 4.8 x 3.0 x 0.7 inches; weight is 5.8 ounces.
Video Game history:
- 2002 - Microsoft releases the Blinx: The Time Sweeper video game for the Xbox in the US.
- 2006 - Buena Vista Games releases the Every Extend Extra video game for the PlayStation Portable in the US.
- 2006 - Nintendo releases the Nintendogs: Dalmatian & Friends video game for the Nintendo DS in the US.
- 2007 - Rockstar releases the GTA IV video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the US.
- 2011 - Activision releases the Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure video game for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii in the US.
- 2014 - Ireland issues four postage stamps depicting Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Mario.
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