This Day in Personal Computer and Video Game History
August 4

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Personal Computer history:

  • 1987 - IBM introduces the PS/2 Model 25, with an 8 MHz Intel 8086, combined system unit with monitor, no hard drive, and reduced-size keyboard, starting at US$1350.
  • 1997 - Motorola and IBM introduce the PowerPC 740 and 750 processors, available in 233 and 266 MHz speeds. Price is about US$550-570 in 1000-unit quantities.
  • 2002 - Thailand issues a 4-baht postage stamp for National Communications Day, depicting a laptop computer.
  • 2004 - Thailand issues a 3-baht postage stamp promoting the Information Technology program, depicting a personal computer keyboard and monitor.
  • 2005 - Thailand issues a 3-baht postage stamp for National Communications Day, depicting a handheld computer.
Video Game history:

  • 2009 - Activision releases the Wolfenstein video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
  • 2010 - Konami releases the Castlevania: Harmony of Despair video game for the Xbox 360 in the US.

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