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Computer networks criss-cross the planet, transmitting vast amounts of data at high speed. Explore the objects that have revolutionised the flow of information on display in the Information Age Gallery.

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NeXT cube computer, 1990

Temporary Exhibitions

1990

main frame, for Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model, 1949

Computing & Data Processing

1949

replica of the first transistor, 1947-2003

Computing & Data Processing

1947-2003

Hollerith 45 column horizontal electrical sorting machine, 1920-1930

Computing & Data Processing

1920-1930

IBM 5151-02 computer monitor, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

IBM 515X-55-07714 keyboard, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

iMac G3 'Bondi Blue' personal computer, 1998

Computing & Data Processing

1998

computer mouse prototype, 1963 (replica)

Computing & Data Processing

2011

IBM ThinkPad 365e laptop computer, with Russian Cyrillic alphabet stickers on the keyboard keys

Computing & Data Processing

1997

Deccafax Viewdata terminal, 1979-1994

Telecommunications

1979-1994

Sinclair ZX Spectrum microcomputer, 1982-1985

Computing & Data Processing

1982-1985

Logic door from a Ferranti Mark I computer, 1951

Computing & Data Processing

1951

IBM 5150 personal computer

Computing & Data Processing

1983

Westrex teletype terminal, 1960-1980

Telecommunications

1960-1980

BBC model B microcomputer

Computing & Data Processing

1982-1984

BESM-6 Supercomputer, 1968-1987

Computing & Data Processing

1968-1987

Commodore VC20 microcomputer, 1980-1985

Computing & Data Processing

1980-1985

Sinclair ZX 81 microcomputer, 1981-1985

Computing & Data Processing

1981-1985

sub unit from LEO II computer, 1958

Computing & Data Processing

1958

Altair 8800b computer system, 1977-1982

Computing & Data Processing

1977-1982

Alcatel Minitel communication terminal, France, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

'National' laserdisc, used as part of the BBC Domesday system

Computing & Data Processing

1986

keyboard and mouse for Apple Lisa computer, 1983-1991

Computing & Data Processing

1983-1991

Oric Atmos computer, 1984

Computing & Data Processing

1984

BBC Domesday system 'Community' Laserdisc

Computing & Data Processing

1986

Cherry editing keyboard, 1979-1994

Telecommunications

1979-1994

Apple 'Hypercard' software, 1987

Computing & Data Processing

1987

Cisco Catalyst 1200 switch, 1994

Computing & Data Processing

1994

control unit for Honeywell DDP 516 computer, 1966-1970

Computing & Data Processing

1966-1970

Receiver unit from the ENIAC computer, 1943-1945

Computing & Data Processing

1943-1945

module from SAGE computer, 1963-1984

Computing & Data Processing

1963-1984

'One Laptop per Child' computer, 2007-2011

Computing & Data Processing

2007-2011

BBC model B second processor

Computing & Data Processing

1982-1984

End plate assembly for a battery of mercury delay tubes from EDSAC 1, 1946-1958

Computing & Data Processing

1946-1948

PDP 10 operators console, 1966-1970

Computing & Data Processing

1966-1970

Main portion of short mercury delay tube from the electronic computer EDSAC, 1946-1958

Computing & Data Processing

1946-1958

name plate from Leo I or II computer, 1951-1960

Computing & Data Processing

1951-1960

NorthStar Horizon computer, 1979

Computing & Data Processing

1979

Panel 1 unit from EDSAC1, 1946-1958

Computing & Data Processing

1946-1958

coil of 7mm fibre optic cable on cable drum, 1977

Telecommunications

1977

Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) simulator, 1950

Computing & Data Processing

1950

Hard disk unit for Apple Lisa computer, 1983-1991

Computing & Data Processing

1983-1991

Apple 'iPad 2', 2011-2012

Computing & Data Processing

2011-2012

Apple Lisa processor unit, 1983

Computing & Data Processing

1983

paper tray for Westrex teletype terminal, c. 1970

Telecommunications

1960-1980
The first Cisco AGS Router, made by Cisco Systems Inc, Palo Alto, California, United States, 1986

Cisco AGS Router, 1986

Computing & Data Processing

1986
Complete operating console for IBM System 360/195 computer, manufactured by IBM, United States, 1971-1978.

operating console for IBM System 360/195 computer, 1971-1978

Computing & Data Processing

1971-1978
Valve in holder, from Colossus project, designed by Tommy Flowers, made at the Post Office Research Station and used at the Government Code and Ciphers School at Bletchley Park, 1940-1945

valve from Colossus project, 1940-1945

Computing & Data Processing

1940-1945
Original packaging for the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Version 1.0, by Microsoft Corporation, United States, 1985-1994

Original packaging for the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Version 1.0

Computing & Data Processing

1985-1994
White Sinclair Spectrum Clone with Russian characters, unknown maker, Russia, 1980-1990

White Soviet Sinclair Spectrum clone, 1980-1990

Computing & Data Processing

1980-1990