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What happened in history on this day: September 8?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1973 - In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mers Kutt of Micro Computer Machines officially introduces the MCM-70 personal computer. It features Intel 8008 processor, plasma screen, cassette drives, keyboard, 2 to 8 kB RAM, 14 kB ROM. Weight is 20 pounds; price is CDN$4500.
- 1997 - Umax Computer announces that it has reached an agreement with Apple Computer for an extension on its license on the Mac OS 8 operating system. The license only covers Mac OS 8 until July 1998, and not on Common Hardware Reference Platform architecture machines.
- 1997 - Intel introduces the Mobile Pentium MMX processor, at speeds of 200 and 233 MHz. The chip is manufactured using 0.25 micron process. Code-name during development was Tillamook.
- 1997 - IBM halts plans to ship a NetPC computer.
- 1998 - Franklin introduces the Rex Pro handheld computer. It features 512 kB RAM, LCD screen, six navigation buttons, docking station, case, nd can plug into a PC Card slot to transfer data. It weighs 1.4 ounces, fits in a wallet, and is priced at US$229.95. The unit was jointly developed by Citizen and Motorola.
- 2003 - Apple Computer introduces two new iMac computers. They feature 1 or 1.25 GHz G4 processor,80 GB hard drive, and 15- to 20-inch LCD screens.
- 2007 - Cuba issues a 65c postage stamp depicting a person at a computer.
Video Game history:
- 1999 - Square EA releases the Final Fantasy VIII video game for the PlayStation in the US.
- 2003 - Nintendo releases Game Boy Advance SP units in flame red and onyx in the US.
- 2003 - Nintendo releases the Final Fantasy Tactics Advance video game for the Game Boy Advance in the US.
- 2005 - Microsoft announces prices for its Xbox Live online service for the upcoming Xbox 360 system. Gold membership will cost US$50 per year ($8 for a month, or $20 for three months), and silver membership will be free to all Xbox 360 owners. Those paying for at least three months will also receive a free Xbox 360 headset and points to spend in the Xbox Live marketplace.
- 2008 - 2K Sports releases the NHL 2K9 video game for the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 in the USA.
- 2009 - Codemasters releases the Dirt 2 video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2009 - South Peak releases the Trine video game for the PlayStation 2 in the USA.
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