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| Also known as | Apple Macintosh |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Product family | Compact Macintosh |
| Type | All-in-one |
| Release date | January 24, 1984[1][2] |
| Introductory price | US$2,495 (equivalent to US$7,000 in 2022) |
| Discontinued | October 1, 1985[3] |
| Operating system | System Software 1.0[4] |
| CPU | Motorola 68000 @ 7.8336 MHz (6 MHz effectively)[5] |
| Memory | 128 KB RAM |
| Removable storage | 3+1⁄2 inch floppy disk |
| Display | 9 in (23 cm) monochrome, 512 × 342 |
| Dimensions | Height: 13.6 in (35 cm) Width: 9.6 in (24 cm) Depth: 10.9 in (28 cm) |
| Mass | 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) |
| Predecessor | Apple Lisa |
| Successor | Macintosh 512K |
| Related | Apple IIe Apple IIc |
The Apple Macintosh—later rebranded as the Macintosh 128K—is the original Apple Macintosh personal computer. The Macintosh was the first successful mass-market all-in-one desktop personal computer with a graphical user interface, built-in screen, and mouse. It played a pivotal role in establishing desktop publishing as a general office function. The motherboard, a 9 in (23 cm) CRT monitor, and a floppy drive were housed in a beige case with integrated carrying handle; it came with a keyboard and single-button mouse. It sold for US$2,495 (equivalent to $7,000 in 2022). The Macintosh was introduced by a television commercial entitled "1984" shown during Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984[6] and directed by Ridley Scott. Sales of the Macintosh were strong at its initial release on January 24, 1984, and reached 70,000 units on May 3, 1984.[7] Upon the release of its successor, the Macintosh 512K, it was rebranded as the Macintosh 128K. The computer's model number was M0001.[8]
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