1991 ⟶ SunDisk Launches First Commercial Flash-Based SSD

The first commercial flash-based solid-state drive is launch...
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💻 Intel 4004 Microprocessor Invented

The first single-chip microprocessor, the Intel 4004, is invented. Its development was led by Federico Faggin, using his silicon-gate MOS technology. This led to the personal computer (PC) revolution.⟶
Intel 4004 Microprocessor Invented (1971)
Computer ScienceDigital RevolutionPersonal ComputerElectronics
United StatesUnited States

💾 IBM Develops and Releases First Floppy Disk and Drive

IBM developed and released the world's first floppy disk and disk drive.⟶
IBM Develops and Releases First Floppy Disk and Drive (1971)
ComputersIBMData StorageHardwareDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States

💻 Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released

The first laptop computer is launched, the 8/16-bit Epson HX-20.⟶
Epson HX-20: The First Laptop Computer Released (1982)
ComputersElectronics
JapanJapan

💾 SunDisk Launches First Commercial Flash-Based SSD

The first commercial flash-based solid-state drive is launched by SunDisk.⟶
SunDisk Launches First Commercial Flash-Based SSD (1991)
Data StorageDigital RevolutionElectronicsTechnology Industry

💾 Microsoft Releases Windows 95

August 24: Release date of Windows 95.⟶
Microsoft Releases Windows 95 (1995)
SoftwarePersonal ComputingMicrosoftInternetGraphical User InterfaceDigital RevolutionTechnology IndustryGlobal Impact
United StatesUnited States