An integration of times in my life with what new technology was appearing.
Late 40’s | Decade of 50’s | Decade of 60’s | Decade of 70’s
Decade of 80’s | Decade of 90’s | The 2000’s | Present day
The early years—Early 1950’s
As I grow bigger and enter the 1950s, computers are about to become much smaller as the transistor replaces the vacuum tube. To the left is a photo of the first working transisitor.
The middle years—Mid 1950’s
The
cub scout is now ten years old and transistors have been produced and
placed in everyday items such as transistor radios. I will get a radio
for my birthday in two years, the price is $29.95 plus four batteries
to listen to AM only stations as you walk.
The
minaturization of electronics will accelerate and enable computers to
fit into a room and soon on top of a desk.
