The prototype of notebook computer

1979, the grid compass 1 109 computer came out, which was the first attempt to manufacture notebook computers in human history. This computer was designed by 1979 by British WilliamMoggridge for Grid Company. However, the object of this computer is only the American aerospace field. It is the first portable computer inspired by scallops in human history, which is out of reach of ordinary people.

Grid compass 1 109 computer, 64KB memory,1.12mhz11kg weight. 1983 In May, the United States released the world's first color portable computer-SX-64 "Executive Commodore". This portable computer uses MOS 65 10( 1MHz) processor, 64K memory, 5-inch color display, resolution of 320 X 200, 5.25-inch 170K floppy drive, and weighs about 13kg. 1984 in February, IBM released IBM 5 155 personal portable computer. The CPU of this portable computer is Intel 8088(4.77MHz), equipped with 256K memory (the maximum expansion is 640K), and the built-in display is a 9-inch amber yellow display with a resolution of 640 X200. The system adopted is IBM PC-DOS version 2. 10, which weighs about 16kg (30lbs.

The birth of a real notebook computer

1985, the first notebook computer T 1 100 produced by Toshiba Corporation of Japan officially came out. This notebook computer is the first notebook recognized by most domestic media so far. That is, the advent of this notebook began Toshiba's 20-year journey in the notebook industry. 1In September, 989, Apple introduced the first notebook computer for users. It uses 68HC000 processor, which is a low-voltage version of Motorola68000, and its running frequency is 16MHz. Memory is 1MB, and 40MB SCSI hard disk is built in. The display screen used in this notebook is still a 10 inch monochrome LCD with a resolution of 600 X 400 and a weight of about 4 kg. Of course, due to its excellent performance, this notebook is expensive. 199 1, the first commercial notebook computer with color TFT display, the product model is T3200SXC, the CPU is Intel386SX(20MHz), the memory is 1MB, the hard disk is 120MB, and the display is 24cm in color. The resolution is 640× 1992 10. In June, IBM introduced the first notebook computer 1994, the first notebook computer equipped with Pentium processor-Toshiba T4900CT, Pentium processor (75MHz), 8MB memory, 772MB hard disk, 26 cm TFT, and the resolution is 640. 1995, ThinkPad760cd came out, which is the world's first notebook computer supporting multimedia functions and adopting 12. 1 inch SVGA high-resolution display. Supporting multimedia processing means that notebook computers have moved from pure commercial use to a broader diversified market. At this time, the notebook computer, like the PC of that year, has begun to move towards the general public.

The notebook retail market is gradually maturing.

1996 is the most important year in the development history of notebook computers. VGA display is almost no longer used, SVGA display is widely used, and XGA display has begun to appear. In addition, the development of hard disk has also promoted the "slimming" of notebook computers. In the same year, Intel officially began to pay attention to the development of special CPU for notebook computers. At that time, the CPU of desktop computer was produced by 0.8 micron manufacturing process, and the CPU of notebook computer was produced by 0.35 micron manufacturing process at this time. Because Intel adopted VRT technology, the voltage dropped to 3.3V. It is also from this time that the CPU of notebook computer really draws a line with the CPU of desktop computer. 1September 1997, IBM took the lead in introducing the ThinkPad 770, a notebook computer equipped with 14. 1 inch color LCD and DVD drive. At that time, the advent of the machine meant the arrival of the era of high-resolution big screen. 1998, the PII/ Celeron mobile version of Intel Company came out, which made the performance of notebook get a qualitative leap. 1999, released by AMD Mobile K6-2, supports the latest 3DNow! However, despite the entanglement with Intel MMX technology, the performance has been greatly improved. Not to be outdone, Intel, mobile Pentium III replaced the previous CPU, once again raised the processing speed of the mobile version to a higher level, and at the same time brought SSE instructions into the notebook computer. On March 20th, 20001year, after Intel first released 1GHz mobile Pentium III, it brought both mobile processors and notebooks into the GHz era, and the era of ever-changing CPU update speed began.

A leap in the performance of notebook computers

From June 5438 to October 2000 10, Transmeta entered the notebook low-power processor market with Crusoe's new architecture, which undoubtedly means that Intel and AMD will compete for market share, and a new round of market competition will rise again. On June 8, 2003, at 65438, Intel released a brand-new notebook computer architecture Centrino, which is now what we call Centrino platform. The architecture includes Pentium M mobile processor with code name Banias, Intel855 chipset (code name Odem, Montara-GM), WLAN (wireless local area network) supporting 802. 1 1b/a and Mini-PCI card (code name Calexico). Since then, the platformization of notebook computers has been deeply rooted in people's hearts. In May, 2003, Hitachi raised the maximum speed of 2.5-inch notebook hard disk to 7200rpm and the maximum capacity to 80G, which fully opened the era of high capacity and high speed of notebook storage. In July 2003, VIA released Antaur processor, a notebook processor. Although the market response of this processor is cold, many notebook enthusiasts have seen the diversified development trend of notebook processors. In June 2003, 165438+ 10, the world's first notebook with a 64-bit processor was listed in Japan. This notebook is equipped with Athlon 64 3200+, 5 12M DDR memory, 64G hard disk, Kangbao optical drive (optional) and 15 inch SXGA LCD screen. June 5438+October 2004 10, Fujitsu launched the world's first notebook hard disk based on S-ATA (serial) technology. Its significance has two aspects: on the one hand, it expands the transmission rate of notebook hard disk again; On the other hand, S-ATA interface simplifies the circuit in notebook computer design. On June 9, 2005, 65438, Centrino's second-generation Sonoma platform was officially released. The three central words of some technologies of SONOMA platform are FSB=533MHz, Intel 9 15 and NIC (Network Interface Controller). The vocabulary supported by related new technologies includes SATA, DDR2, high-definition audio, PCI-Express, etc. On April 20th, 2005, Toshiba released the 20th anniversary notebook products-Dynabook SS SX and Dynabook SS S20. Both models use Toshiba's new materials as the main board raw materials, which greatly reduces the number of lines and improves the speed. Its thickness is only 9.9mm, the overall thickness is 19.8mm, it is made of gorgeous metal, and the maximum standby time is 5.4 hours.