The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150), often referred to as the IBM PC, is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible de facto standard.

In the next decade, IBM introduced personal computers that increased processing speed tenfold over its original PC, increased the instruction execution rate by 100, grew system memory from 16 kilobytes …

Aug 12, 2025 · 44 years ago this week, the IBM PC was released. On August 12, 1981, IBM announced its first “personal computer,” though it had previously been renowned for its IBM System/370 …

Dec 17, 2024 · The IBM PC revolutionized computing by setting standards for hardware and software compatibility - it's a symbol of standardization that reshaped the industry for decades to come.

IBM’s first personal computer arrived nearly 10 years after others were available, but instantly legitimized the market. Unlike most previous IBM products, the PC incorporated hardware and …

Aug 2, 2025 · The IBM PC, launched in 1981, democratized access to personal computing, being affordable and portable. Led by Don Estridge, the team broke with IBM tradition, using an open …

In 1981, IBM released the Personal Computer – or PC. The PC started an industry standard, retained IBM’s position as a household name, and more. IBM assembled a small team of engineers to work …

Apr 28, 2024 · On August 12, 1981, Don Estridge introduced IBM’s Personal Computer to the world. For the first time, IBM would sell a product through retail partners Sears and Computerland rather than …

From the release of the IBM PC (5150) in 1981 to the evolution of its successors, IBM’s influence established the foundation for modern personal computing. This article explores how IBM PCs …

The IBM Personal Computer, commonly known as the IBM PC, spanned multiple models in its first generation (including the PCjr, the Portable PC, the XT, the AT, the Convertible, and the /370 …