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Today in History: August 12, Charlottesville car attack Also on this day, IBM introduced its first personal computer, the model 5150, at a press conference in New York https://t.co/BpOrsmVT1z
💻 IBM launched its first PC on August 12, 1981. Pricing started at $1,565 for a configuration with 16 KB RAM! #FamilyHistory #TechHistory
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1981, IBM releases its version of a personal computer, or PC. IBM CEO Frank Cary gave William Lowe one month to develop a prototype for a PC that appealed to small businesses and consumers for $1,500. He was given a year to take it to market. The IBM… https://t.co/f4PDfnmbq5
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced its first personal computer, the model 5150, during a press conference in New York. The company aimed to sell 241,683 PCs within the first five years but exceeded expectations, ultimately selling 3 million units. The initial pricing for the PC started at $1,565 for a configuration with 16 KB RAM. IBM CEO Frank Cary tasked William Lowe with developing a prototype that would appeal to small businesses and consumers, giving him one month to create the prototype and a year to bring it to market.
