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 Picture the government dropping £35,000 a year on this bad boy for five years – that's £1.6 million today! The iPhone in your pocket?  More than 20 million times more powerful, several 100 million times more memory capacity , yet a mere fraction (0.05%) of the cost.

So, the next time you're scrolling through Blogshop, WhatsApp, X, Instagram or playing a game on your phone, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey that brought us here and spare a thought for "The Baby", a chunky, clunky pioneer that dared to dream of a digital future. A future where your phone isn't just a distraction, it's a portal to a world of knowledge, creativity, and connection.

 From the towering giants of the past to the sleek gadgets of the present, our digital world is a tapestry of innovation, a story that continues to unfold with every tap, swipe, and click. And it all started with a "Baby" in Manchester, back in 1948.