second-generation computer
Second-generation computers arrived when the transistor replaced the valve as the basic component. They were consequently much more reliable, and consumed less power. They were cheaper, but still out of reach for most businesses and certainly for individuals.
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component
computer
fifth-generation computer
first-generation computer
fourth-generation computer
mainframe
third-generation computer
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Hardware
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