The
evolution of the PC: A decade of design Computers have gone through
nothing short of a renaissance in the decade since Engadget was
born. When we started in 2004, desktops still ruled the roost;
laptops were frequently clunky; and tablets were niche devices for
doctors.That state of affairs didn't last for long, though.
Netbooks briefly took over the world, bringing tiny laptops to the
masses. Ultrabooks proved that slim machines could still be
powerful. And just about the entire PC market has had to confront
the rise and domination of touchscreen-enabled mobile devices like
smartphones and tablets. In short, it's pretty remarkable how much
of a difference 10 years can make in tech. PC evolution See all
photos 11 Photos2004: Sony VAIO X505Notable specs: 1.
The
evolution of the PC: A decade of design Computers have gone through
nothing short of a renaissance in the decade since Engadget was
born. When we started in 2004, desktops still ruled the roost;
laptops were frequently clunky; and tablets were niche devices for
doctors.That state of affairs didn't last for long, though.
Netbooks briefly took over the world, bringing tiny laptops to the
masses. Ultrabooks proved that slim machines could still be
powerful. And just about the entire PC market has had to confront
the rise and domination of touchscreen-enabled mobile devices like
smartphones and tablets. In short, it's pretty remarkable how much
of a difference 10 years can make in tech. PC evolution See all
photos 11 Photos2004: Sony VAIO X505Notable specs: 1.