Modern Marvels - The Creation Of The Computer (DVD, 2005)

Very interesting DVD movie (2005 issue), it provides a look at the history of computer development (I even saw an IBM that I remember from the mid-1960s!). The archival footage is interesting but I wish more details were provided, although they are available in book form. If you just want a short and interesting history lesson with some good visuals, this fills the bill -- a good "condensed version" of the story!. My reviews are written with no knowledge as to who the potential seller is.

While I read 3 others that rated this as excellent, personally I would have to disagree. It wasn't horrible, but it did not keep my interest as well as other documentaries have. I like the topic, but it was almost like they were jumping quickly from one point in time to another. I'm not saying don't buy it, I'm just saying it is a little dry.

My son is a techy and a software programmer. We love this series so I sent him this for his birthday. We had seen this one before and he loves it.