07/28/2026
📅 What Happened Today in Computer History? 💻
On this day in 1997, Dell entered the workstation market, bringing powerful desktop computers to engineers and other professionals.
As the Computer History Museum notes:
"Dell Computer Corp. announced its entry into the workstation market with the Dell Workstation 400. The move to the more powerful desktop computers, most commonly used for engineering, followed Dell's entry into the network server industry as it expanded from personal desktop computers and laptops in order to grab a larger part of the market. Dell offered its workstations for $3,000 to $8,000."
At C4SMB, we give computers a second life by refurbishing donated technology and providing low-cost computers to Manitobans who need them.
Looking for an affordable computer or have one to donate? We'd love to hear from you!