Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

It would have been quite different had Warnock and company not been in the right place at the right time to meet the right person. The time was right because of the imminence of three hardware developments: the first low-cost, bit-mapped personal computer, the first low-cost laser printer, and a decline in price of high-density memory chips.

Design 105

Design Engine Standards San Francisco 105

Cars That Think

APRIL 2, 2022

The original intent had been a game machine, but at this point the personal-computer market was beginning to look promising. At a meeting of Charpentier, Winterble, and Tramiel, the decision was made to go for a personal computer. It’s a personal challenge. I personally had to play the heavy on a lot of stuff,” he said.

Engine 117

Engine Design Personal Production 117

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 8, 2022

San Jose, Calif., In May 1971 an article in Datamation magazine mentioned the product, and the following November Intel produced its first ad for the 4004 CPU and placed it in Electronic News. Most clever engineers would buy the replacement gear and install it. The project was given the internal moniker “4004.”

IDEA 120

IDEA 2000 Design Engine 120