This company may have developed the first personal computer AND the microprocessor #computers #retro
By NewsHound ·
New video: This company may have developed the first PC and the microprocessor

The video spotlights the Datapoint 6600, a wide, beige machine noted for its power. It could command a room full of terminals, demonstrating the scale of early computing hardware. The presenter introduces the system as a notable piece of technology history.
It also holds a direct connection to Intel's earliest microprocessors, linking it to the origins of modern CPUs. The discussion emphasizes the machine's significance despite its relative obscurity.
The creator expresses clear enthusiasm for the Datapoint 6600, describing it as a "beast of a machine" and noting a personal affection for the hardware. The video aims to bring attention to a nearly forgotten company that played a pivotal role in early computer development. Viewers are encouraged to consider the broader impact of such pioneering devices on today's technology landscape.
Watch the deep dive into the Datapoint 6600 and its historic claims:
Comment highlights:
"๐ฎit's the Mother computer of Alien 1979๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฎ" - @jairosaulr
"You are now competing with Usagi Electric. lol" - @larryk731
"Looks more like a robco computer from the fallout games..." - @victortorres3776