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What happened in history on this day: March 4?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces the Newton MessagePad 110 handheld computer. It features 1 MB RAM, 20-MHz ARM610 processor, and runs on four AA batteries. Remote data transfer rate is 38.5 kbps. Battery life is five times that of the Model 100. Price is US$599.
- 1994 - Apple Computer introduces an improved Newton MessagePad 100. It is physically identical to the previously released model, but contains improved software in ROM. Price is US$499.
- 1996 - In San Francisco, California, the Software Publisher's Association holds its Excellence in Software Awards ceremony. Winners include: Best Sports Software: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Simulation Software Program: IndyCar Racing II by Sierra On-Line; Best Home Learning Program for Adolescents: The Lost Mind of Dr. Brain by Sierra On-Line.
- 2002 - Intel releases the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor-M, in speeds of 1.6 and 1.7 GHz. The processor consumes 1.3 volts. Prices are US$401 (1.6 GHz) and US$508 (1.7 GHz) in 1000-unit quantities.
- 2002 - Handspring begins selling its Treo handheld computer in Europe.
- 2007 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A personal computer is used to write a newsletter.
- 2009 - Apple introduces new models of its iMac (24-inch iMac US$1199-2199), Mac mini (6.5x6.5x2 inches US$599+), and Mac Pro (US$2499) desktops.
Video Game history:
- 1994 - The American Senate subcommittee on video game violence re-convenes hearings. A group of seven game industry companies (Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Acclaim, Philips, 3DO) tells the committee it would come up with a ratings system by the Christmas buying season.
- 1997 - Sony drops the price of the PlayStation in the United States to US$149, sets the standard software price at US$49.95, and introduces a series of Greatest Hits titles at US$24.99.
- 1999 - Bandai releases the WonderSwan handheld video game system in Japan.
- 2000 - Sony releases the PlayStation 2 video game system in Japan. It features 294.912 MHz 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, 32 MB RAM, 147.456 MHz Graphics Synthesizer with 4 MB embedded VRAM cache, 2 MB sound RAM, 48 sound channels, 24X CD-ROM, 4X DVD ROM drive. The main processor is classified a supercomputer in Japan, and not allowed for export. Price is 39,800 yen.
- 2000 - Namco releases the Ridge Racer V video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
- 2000 - Capcom releases the Street Fighter EX 3 video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
- 2000 - Konami releases the Drum Mania video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
- 2000 - From Software releases the Eternal Ring video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
- 2000 - Sony CEI releases the Fantavision video game for the PlayStation 2 in Japan.
- 2001 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs the Futurama TV show in the US. Two characters play a video game system attached to a television set. The sound effects sound like Asteriods. A third character asks "Why weren't you Kong Donkeys outside cleaning up?", a reference to the video game Donkey Kong.
- 2002 - Activision releases the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 video game for the Game Boy Advance in the USA.
- 2003 - Sony CEA releases the Primal video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US. Price is US$39.99.
- 2007 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Simpsons TV show in the USA. A child and his psychiatrist play the video game "Death Kill City II - Death Kill Stories".
- 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment releases the God of War: Chains of Olympus video game for the PlayStation Portable in the USA.
- 2014 - Ubisoft releases the South Park: The Stick of Truth video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
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