History Channel Computers (PENDING)
A&E (2005)
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0 hr 50 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)

This in-depth look at the evolution of computers tracks their development from the days of the ENIAC to IBM's powerful ASCI White, which is capable of performing 12 trillion calculations per second. See how Apple turned the computer into a household accessory, and learn about advances that might lie ahead. Industry experts such as Steve Wozniak, the inventor of the original Apple, and futurist Ray Kurzweil also add their unique insights.

They have revolutionized the way we work, play, travel, and communicate, touching every part of our lives. They have helped win wars, solve seemingly insoluble problems, and launch us into space.

Yet the age of the computer hasn't even begun, according to one quantum scientist. Join Modern Marvels® as it traces the history and ongoing evolution of the computer. Visit Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, home of the world's most powerful computer - IBM's ASCI White - and trace its origins, from an English scientist who created a counting machine to the first room-sized computers to today. Myriad interviews with technological gurus and computer historians - including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak - shed light on the digital revolution and the molecular computers of the future.

From counting machines to quantum mechanics, Computers presents the definitive exploration into the fast-paced world of technology and innovation.
Edition Details
Release Date 12/27/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Stereo [English]
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Closed-captioned Color NTSC