Macintosh 128K
The Macintosh, later rebranded as the Macintosh 128K, is the original Macintosh personal computer, from Apple. It is the first successful mass-market all-in-one desktop personal computer with a graphical user interface, built-in screen, and mouse. It was pivotal in establishing desktop publishing as a general office function. The motherboard, a 9 in (23 cm) CRT monochrome monitor, and a floppy drive are in a beige case with integrated carrying handle; it has a keyboard and single-button mouse. The Macintosh was introduced by a television commercial titled "1984" during Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984, and directed by Ridley Scott. Sales were strong at its initial release on January 24, 1984, at $2,495 (equivalent to $7,000 in 2022), and reached 70,000 units on May 3, 1984. Upon the release of its successor, the Macintosh 512K, it was rebranded as the Macintosh 128K. The computer's model number is M0001.
A Macintosh 128K, keyboard, and mouse | |
Also known as | Macintosh |
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Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
Product family | Compact Macintosh |
Type | All-in-one |
Release date | January 24, 1984 |
Introductory price | US$2,495 (equivalent to $7,000 in 2022) |
Discontinued | October 1, 1985 |
Operating system | System Software 1.0 |
CPU | Motorola 68000 @ 7.8336 MHz (6 MHz effectively) |
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 | Lisa |
Successor | Macintosh 512K |
Related | Apple IIe Apple IIc |