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Essentials Family: iOS Codename: iphone Minimum OS: iPhone OS 1.0 Maximum OS: iPhone OS 3.2 Announced: January 2007 Introduced: June 2007 Terminated: June 2008 Processor CPU: Samsung S3C6400 (ARM11 core) CPU Speed: 400 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 100 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit Onboard RAM: 128 MB Maximum RAM: 128 MB Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction Video Screen: 3.5" multi-touch GPU: PowerVR MBX-Lite Max Resolution: 480x320 Video Out: composite, component (via Dock Connector) Camera: 2MP Storage Flash Drive: 4/8/16 GB Input/Output USB: via Dock Connector Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: mono Microphone: mono Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor Networking Airport Extreme: included Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR Cellular: GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Location: Assisted GPS (EDGE + WiFi) Miscellaneous Battery Life: Talk 8 hrs, Standby 250 hrs, Internet 6 hrs, Video 7 hrs, Audio 24 hrs Dimensions: 4.5" H x 2.4" W x 0.46" D Weight: 0.3 lbs. Announced in January 2007 and released the following June, the iPhone marked Apple's entry into the cellular phone marketplace. Described by Steve Jobs as "a wide-screen iPod with hand controls... a revolutionary mobile phone... [and] a breakthrough Internet communications device," the iPhone was the first Apple-branded consumer device to run on OS X. Based around a touch-based user interface with a single button, the iPhone was controlled using a variety of one- and two-finger gestured. It included a custom version of Safari that allowed full browsing of any web page, a revamped iPod interface with CoverFlow, integrated access to YouTube and Google Maps, an iChat-like SMS text-messaging interface (iChat itself was missing from the initial release), and a standard set of cellphone apps, such as a calendar, an address book and a calculator. The iPhone was available exclusively with AT&T voice/data plans, and was limited to EDGE-based network access, rather than the faster 3G wireless networking standard. This was mitigated somewhat by an integrated 802.11g WiFi chipset, which allowed for faster browsing on any available WiFi network. Though the iPhone officially only supported web-based applications from third-party developers, an underground development effort was quickly organized, and within a few months native 3rd party applications were widely available. Warantee-breaking hardware modifications to "unlock" the iPhone from the AT&T network were also uncovered. The iPhone was sold in two configurations: a 4 GB model sold for $499, and an 8 GB model for $599. In September 2007, Apple discontinued the 4 GB model, and dropped the price of the 8 GB model to $399 (a $100 Apple Store credit was offered to angry early adopters). In February 2008, a $499 16 GB model was added. All models were discontinued in June 2008, with the release of the iPhone 3G.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: iTV Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: Apple TV OS 1.0 Maximum OS: Apple TV OS 3.0 Announced: January 2007 Introduced: March 2007 Processor CPU: Pentium M CPU Speed: 1 GHz (under-clocked to 350 MHz) FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 350 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: EFI RAM Type: DDR2 Onboard RAM: 256 MB RAM slots: none Maximum RAM: 256 MB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 2 MB on-cpu Video GPU: GeForce Go 7300 VRAM: 64 MB Max Resolution: 1280x720 Video Out: HDMI, Component Storage Hard Drive: 40/160 GB Input/Output USB: 1 2.0 Audio Out: HDMI, stereo RCA, optical S/PDIF Networking Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport Extreme: 802.11n Miscellaneous Power: 48 Watts Dimensions: 1.1" H x 7.7" W x 7.7" D Weight: 2.4 lbs. Announced in January 2007 under the codename iTV and Released two months later, the Apple TV was apple's official first foray into the set-top market (Prototypes of a never-released PPC 603-based set top box from the late 1990s surface from time to time). Running a closed, custom build of Mac OS X (based on v10.4.7), the Apple TV allowed streaming of audio and video from any iTunes-equipped computer on the local network, acting as a single FrontRow-style interface for all computers in a household. In addition to on-network audio and video, the Apple TV could also play select YouTube videos (re-encoded in h.264) and movie trailers from Apple's website. The Apple TV could be connected to any widescreen TV with either HDMI or component video, supported both analog and digital audio via RCA and optical S/PDIF outputs and supported resolutions from 480p to 720p. The 40 GB model sold for $299, and a 160 GB was available BTO for $399. In January 2008, Apple reduced the price of both models, to $229 and $329, respectively. Apple also released a new version of the Apple TV software, which allowed rental of DVD-quality and HD movies directly from the device. In October 2009, Apple introduced Apple TV 3.0, dropped the 40 GB model, and dropped the price of the 160 GB model to $229.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: ? Minimum OS: iPod shuffle 2G OS 1.0 Maximum OS: iPod shuffle 2G OS 1.0.4 Introduced: September 2006 Terminated: March 2009 Processor CPU: SigmaTel D-Major STMP3550 CPU Speed: 75 MHz FPU: none Register Width: 0-bit Data Bus Width: 0-bit Address Bus Width: 0-bit ROM: ? Onboard RAM: ? Maximum RAM: ? Storage Flash Drive: 1.0/2.0 GB Input/Output USB: 2.0 (via dock) Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Miscellaneous Dimensions: 1.62" H x 1.07" W x .41" D Weight: .034 lbs. Announced in September 2006, the iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) was an even smaller than the original iPod shuffle. It now included a integrated clip, and used a small dock to connect rather than an integrated USB connector. It sold in a single 1 GB configuration for $79. In January 2007, Apple released the iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) in four new colors: blue, green, red, and pink. In February 2008, Apple cut the price of the 1 GB model to $49, and began selling 2 GB model for $69. Both models were available in all five colors.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: ? Minimum OS: iPod nano OS 1.1 Maximum OS: iPod nano OS 1.1 Introduced: September 2006 Processor CPU: ARM7TDMI CPU Speed: dual 80 MHz embedded (?) FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 32 MB (?) Onboard RAM: 32 MB (?) Maximum RAM: 32 MB (?) Video Screen: 1.5" backlit LCD Max Resolution: 16-bit 176 x 132 Storage Flash Drive: 2/4/8 GB Input/Output USB: via Dock Connector Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: clicker Miscellaneous Dimensions: 3.5" H x 1.6" W x 0.26" D Weight: .088 lbs. Announced in September 2006, the iPod nano (2nd Generation) revived the color options previously available only for the discontinued iPod mini. Apart from a redesigned case and increased capacity, the iPod nano (2nd Generation) was similar to the previous iPod nano. It was available in three configurations. The low-end model, with 2 GB of storage, was available in silver and sold for $149. A 4 GB model, available in silver, blue, green, or pink for $199. Finally, the high-end 8GB model, available only in black, was $249. (PRODUCT) RED versions of the 4 GB and 8 GB model were made available in October and November 2006, respectively.
Essentials Family: MacBook Pro Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 10.4.4 Maximum OS: 10.6.4 Introduced: January 2006 Terminated: October 2006 Processor CPU: Intel Core Duo (T2xxx) CPU Speed: 1.83/2.0/2.16 GHz CPU Cores: 2 FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 667 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC2-5300 SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 667 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 2 GB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 2 MB on-cpu Expansion Slots: 1 ExpressCard/34 Video Screen: 15.4" active matrix TFT GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 VRAM: 128/256 MB GDDR3 Max Resolution: 24 bit 1440x900 Video Out: dual-link DVI Camera: iSight Storage Hard Drive: 80/100 GB 5400 RPM (w/SMS) (120 GB 5400 rpm or 100 GB 7200 rpm BTO) ATA Bus: Serial-ATA Optical Drive: 24x/24x/10x/8x/4x/4x CD-RW/DVD±RW Input/Output USB: 2 2.0 Firewire: 1 Audio Out: stereo 24 bit mini, Optical S/PDIF Audio In: stereo 24 bit mini, Optical S/PDIF Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT Airport Extreme: included Bluetooth: internal 2.0+EDR Miscellaneous Power: 85 Watts Dimensions: 1.0" H x 14.1" W x 9.6" D Weight: 5.6 lbs. Announced in January 2006, the MacBook Pro was the first portable Mac to use Intel Processors. The name for Apple's professional portable was ostensibly changed from PowerBook because Apple felt that all Macintoshes should have "Mac" in their product names, but was probably chosen because the Mac Book Pro no longer used a PowerPC processor—Though the PowerBook name predates the use of PowerPC processors, it was used in the naming of the Power Macintosh line to differentiate it from the previous 68k Macs. Though the MacBook Pro included a number of enhancements to the final iteration of the PowerBook G4—a thinner case, a built-in iSight camera, a remote control with Apple's Front Row home media center software, an ExpressCard/34 slot, improved wireless reception, a larger screen and the new "MagSafe" power connector designed to be less prone to damage—there were also some notable omissions. The MacBook Pro no longer included FireWire800, s-video or modem ports (a USB modem was available separately), and the slot-loading SuperDrive no longer supported dual-layer DVD+R media. Though it shipped with a Serial-ATA bus, the hard drive capacity was reduced from 120 GB to 80 or 100 GB. The big news, however, was that the MacBook Pro included a dual-core processor, a first for an Apple portable. Though announced at 1.67 and 1.83 GHz, the MacBook Pro actually shipped with 1.83 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processors, with a 2.16 GHz processor available as a BTO option. The MacBook Pro shipped in two configurations: 1.83 GHz/80 GB/$1999 and 2.0 GHz/100 GB/$2499. Both configurations were speed-bumped in May 2006 to 2.0 GHz and 2.16 GHz, respectively, and were made available with a glossy screen as a BTO option. It was replaced in October 2006 by the Mac Book Pro (Late 2006).
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: ? Minimum OS: iPod nano OS 1.0 Maximum OS: iPod nano OS 1.1 Introduced: September 2005 Terminated: September 2006 Processor CPU: ARM7TDMI CPU Speed: dual 80 MHz embedded (?) FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 32 MB (?) Onboard RAM: 32 MB (?) Maximum RAM: 32 MB (?) Video Screen: 1.5" backlit LCD Max Resolution: 16-bit 176 x 132 Storage Flash Drive: 1/2/4 GB Input/Output USB: via Dock Connector Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: clicker Miscellaneous Dimensions: 3.5" H x 1.6" W x 0.27" D Weight: .094 lbs. Announced in September 2005, The iPod nano represented a bold decision for Apple: to replace the best-selling iPod mini, at the height of its market dominance, with a brand-new, significantly different iPod model. Whereas the mini had been based around a 1" hard drive, the iPod nano was built around a 2 or 4 GB flash memory drive. The iPod nano's look and feel was more aesthetically aligned with that of the iPod color than the mini's had been. It also included a higher-resolution color screen, which, along with the remarkable decrease in physical size (half the thickness, 25% less wide), helped to justify the reduction in capacity. Although the nano held fewer songs per dollar than its predecessor, Apple sold the 2 and 4 GB nano models at the same price point as the previous 4 and 6 GB mini models: $199 and $249, respectively. Both models were available both in black and the traditional iPod white. In February 2006 a 1 GB model was added, priced at $149. All models were discontinued in September 2006, with the release of the iPod nano (Second Generation).
Essentials Family: iMac/eMac Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 10.3.5 Maximum OS: 10.5.9 Introduced: August 2004 Terminated: May 2005 Processor CPU: PowerPC 970 "G5" CPU Speed: 1.6/1.8 GHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 533/600 MHz Register Width: 64-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 64-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC3200 DDR Minimum RAM Speed: 400 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 2 GB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 64 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB on-cpu Video Screen: 17/20" LCD GPU: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra (8X AGP) VRAM: 64 MB Max Resolution: 24 bit 1440x900/1680x1050 Video Out: mini-VGA (mirror only) Storage Hard Drive: 80/160 GB 7200 RPM ATA Bus: Serial-ATA Optical Drive: 24x/24x/16x/8x CD-RW/DVD-ROM or 24x/16x/8x/8x/4x CD-RW/DVD-RW Input/Output USB: 3 2.0 Firewire: 2 Audio Out: stereo 24 bit mini, Optical S/PDIF Audio In: stereo 24 bit mini Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport Extreme: optional card Bluetooth: internal support Miscellaneous Power: 180 Watts Dimensions: 16.9" H x 16.8" W x 7.4" D Weight: 18.5 lbs. Notes The 20" model had the following dimensions and weight: 18.6" H x 19.4" W x 7.4" D, 25.2 lbs. Introduced on the last day of August 2004, the iMac G5 brought G5 muscle to Apple's consumer desktop line. Housed in a completely new enclosure reminiscent of Apple's Cinema Display line, the iMac G5 was a marvel of miniaturization. The case was only two inches thick, yet housed a machine considerably faster and more advanced than its G4-based predecessor. In addition to a 64-bit G5 processor, the iMac G5 also included a much faster memory bus, better graphics for the low-end model, twice the hard drive space for the high-end model, and a new audio port which doubled as an optical digital audio output. The iMac G5 was initially available in three configurations: 17" LCD/1.6 GHz/80 GB hard drive/256 MB of RAM/Combo drive/$1299, 17" LCD/1.8 GHz/80 GB hard drive/256 MB of RAM/SuperDrive/$1499, and 20" LCD/1.8 GHz/160 GB hard drive/256 MB of RAM/SuperDrive/$1899.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: ? Minimum OS: iPod mini OS 1.0 Maximum OS: iPod mini OS 1.4.1 Introduced: January 2004 Terminated: February 2005 Processor CPU: ARM7TDMI CPU Speed: dual 80 MHz embedded FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 32 MB Onboard RAM: 32 MB Maximum RAM: 32 MB Video Screen: 1.67" backlit LCD Max Resolution: 1-bit 138x110 Storage Hard Drive: 4 GB 4200 RPM ATA Bus: ATA-66 Input/Output USB: via Dock Connector Firewire: via Dock Connector Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: clicker Miscellaneous Dimensions: 3.6" H x 2.0" W x 0.5" D Weight: 0.225 lbs. Announced in January 2004, the iPod mini was the height and width of a business card. Built around a 1" 4 GB hard drive, the iPod mini raised the bar for portability in a hard disk music player. It was small enough to wear comfortably on an arm band, but large enough to hold nearly 1,000 songs. For its small size, Apple charged a premium: the 4 GB iPod mini was $249, only $50 less than a 15 GB full size iPod. Apple believed that its small size and consumer appeal would make up for its high price. As Apple hoped, iPod mini's sold extremely well. So well, in fact, that demand vasty outstripped supply long into the summer months. The iPod mini was available in five metalic colors: silver, gold, pink, blue and green. it was based around the PortalPlayer PP5020 System-on-a-chip, the same chip that would later power the iPod (Click Wheel). In order to fit everything in such a small package, Apple had to change the layout of the buttons from the exiting iPod design. All buttons were again made mechanical, and the four buttons which had previously been at the top of the front face were now placed underneath the scroll wheel. The result, which Apple called a "ClickWheel" allowed users to use the wheel as a touch-sensitive scroll wheel, or push on the four corners to click the buttons.
Essentials Family: PowerBook G3/G4 Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 10.2.8 Maximum OS: 10.5.9 Introduced: September 2003 Terminated: April 2004 Processor CPU: PowerPC 7447 "G4" CPU Speed: 1.33 GHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 166 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC2700 DDR SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 333 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 2 GB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB on-cpu Expansion Slots: 1 PC Card (Type I or II) Video Screen: 17" active matrix TFT Monitor: 24 bit 1440x900 GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 VRAM: 64 MB Video Out: DVI, S-Video Storage Hard Drive: 80 GB 4200 RPM ATA Bus: ATA-100 Optical Drive: 24x/16x/4x/8x/2x/1x CD-RW/DVD-RW Input/Output USB: 2 2.0 Firewire: 1 Firewire800: 1 Audio Out: 16 bit stereo mini Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100/1000BaseT Airport Extreme: included card Bluetooth: internal Miscellaneous Power: 65 Watts Dimensions: 1" H x 15.4" W x 10.2" D Weight: 6.8 lbs. Announced in September 2003, the PowerBook G4 (17" 1.33 GHz) was a speed bump of the previous model. It shipped in a single 1.33 GHz configuration, with 512 MB of RAM and an 80 GB hard drive, for $2999. It was discontinued in April 2004.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: P97 Minimum OS: iPod OS 2.0 Maximum OS: iPod OS 2.3 Introduced: April 2003 Terminated: July 2004 Processor CPU: ARM7TDMI CPU Speed: dual 90 MHz embedded FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 32 MB Onboard RAM: 32 MB Maximum RAM: 32 MB Video Screen: backlit LCD Max Resolution: 1-bit 160x128 Storage Hard Drive: 10/15/20/30/40 GB 4200 RPM ATA Bus: ATA-5 Input/Output USB: via Dock Connector Firewire: via Dock Connector Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: clicker Miscellaneous Dimensions: 4.1" H x 2.4" W x 0.62" D Weight: 0.35 lbs. Notes The 30 and 40 GB models were 0.73" deep and weight 0.39 lbs. Announced in April 2003, the iPod (Dock Connector) updated both the look-and-feel and the feature set of the existing iPod. The iPod (Dock Connector) was thinner and lighter than the original iPod, and it introduced several new hardware features. The FireWire port was replaced by a "dock connector" which allowed the iPod to connect to either a Mac or PC, using either FireWire or USB 2.0. While less convenient for Mac users, the Dock Connector allowed the new iPods to be much more flexible in their I/O. It also allowed for any number of new third-party accessories, since the dock connector carried both sound and digital data. The iPod (Dock Connector) had smoother angles than its predecessor, and moved the four buttons which had previously been arrayed around the scroll wheel to the top of the front face. These new buttons were backlit and solid state. Apple also added a variety of software feature enhancements to the new iPods, enhancements which were not made available on the older models. The iPod (Dock Connector) was originally available in three sizes: a 10 GB model for $299, a $15 GB model for $399, and a 30GB model for $499. Both the 15 and 30 GB models came with a Dock. In September 2003, the hard drive capacity was increased on the two high-end models; the $399 now had 20 GB, and the $499 had 40 GB. In January 2004, the $299 model was increased to 15 GB. All models were discontinued in July 2004, with the release of the
Essentials Family: iMac/eMac Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 9.2.2 Maximum OS: 10.4.11 Introduced: April 2002 Terminated: May 2003 Processor CPU: PowerPC 7450 "G4" CPU Speed: 700/800 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 100 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC133 SDRAM Minimum RAM Speed: 133 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 1 GB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 256 kB on-cpu Video Screen: 17" Flat CRT GPU: NVidia GeForce2 MX VRAM: 32 MB Max Resolution: 24 bit 1280x960 Video Out: mini VGA, mirror only Storage Hard Drive: 40-60 GB ATA Bus: ATA-66 Optical Drive: Various, See Notes Input/Output USB: 3 Firewire: 2 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport: optional Miscellaneous Power: 170 Watts Dimensions: 15.8" H x 15.8" W x 17.1" D Weight: 50 lbs. Notes The $999 700 MHz educational model shipped with a CD-ROM drive, and without a modem. The $1199 700 MHz educational model shipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The 700 MHz $1099 model shipped with a CD-RW drive. In June 2002, This model was upgraded to a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The 800 MHz $1499 model shipped with a DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive". Introduced in April 2002, the eMac brought G4 power and a 17 inch monitor to the familiar iMac form factor. Based on the same architecture as the flat panel iMac, the eMac was initially available only for educational markets. It shipped in two configurations: a 32x CD-ROM model for $999, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM model for $1199. In June 2002, the eMac was released to the consumer market in a single model, with a CD-RW drive and 128 MB of RAM, for $1099. In August 2002, The eMac received a speed-bump and feature upgrade, and was released to the consumer market. The $999 model ($1099 consumer) now shipped with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. A $1499 800 MHz model was also released to the consumer market, with 256 MB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive and a CD-RW/DVD-RW SuperDrive. In January 2003, these prices were dropped to $999 and $1299 respectively. Picture Credits:
Essentials Family: iBook Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 9.2.2 Maximum OS: 10.4.11 Introduced: January 2002 Terminated: May 2002 Processor CPU: PowerPC 750CX "G3" CPU Speed: 600 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 100 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC100 SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz Onboard RAM: 256 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 640 MB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 256 kB on-cpu Video Screen: 14.1" active matrix GPU: ATI RAGE Mobility (2x AGP) VRAM: 8 MB Max Resolution: 24 bit 1024x768 Video Out: mini-VGA, Composite A/V Storage Hard Drive: 20 GB ATA Bus: ATA-66 Optical Drive: 24x/8x/8x/8x CD-RW/DVD-ROM Input/Output USB: 2 Firewire: 1 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport: optional Miscellaneous Power: 55 Watts Dimensions: 1.35" H x 12.7" W x 10.2" D Weight: 6.0 lbs. Announced in January 2002, The iBook (14.1") was identical to the high-end iBook (dual USB), but with a larger 14.1" screen and larger case. The iBook (14.1") was available in a single 600 MHz configuration, with 256 MB of RAM, a 20 GB hard drive, and a CD-R/DVD-ROM "Combo" drive, for $1799.
Essentials Family: iPod Codename: Dulcimer Minimum OS: iPod OS 1.0 Maximum OS: iPod OS 1.5 Introduced: October 2001 Terminated: April 2003 Processor CPU: ARM7TDMI CPU Speed: dual 90 MHz embedded FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 32 MB Onboard RAM: 32 MB Maximum RAM: 32 MB Video Screen: backlit LCD Max Resolution: 1-bit 160x128 Storage Hard Drive: 5/10/20 GB 4200 RPM ATA Bus: ATA-5 Input/Output Firewire: 1 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: clicker Miscellaneous Dimensions: 4.02" H x 2.43" W x 0.78" D Weight: 0.41 lbs. Announced in October 2001, the iPod represented Apple's first strike into the digital music market. The iPod was a hard disk based digital music player that was smaller than most portable tape decks. Hard disk MP3 players had been in the marketplace for several years, but Apple distinguished the iPod from these players in several ways. The iPod could compete with both flash-based and hard disk based players: By using a 1.8" hard disk, Apple was able to make the iPod smaller than most other hard disk MP3 players, small enough to go up against flash-based players, whose capacity was more than an order of magnitude less than the 5 GB available on the iPod. Apple believed the iPod represented the perfect compromise between size and storage capacity. In addition to its remarkable size and capacity, the iPod also had impressive industrial design, something which had been distinctly missing from other hard disk players in the marketplace. Apple took a simple hardware interface consisting of five buttons and a scroll wheel, and combined it with a simple user-interface based on OS X's column view. The iPod used FireWire as its I/O interface, as opposed to the then-prevalent USB 1.1. FireWire was much faster, and allowed for much faster transferring from Mac to iPod. The iPod was based on the PortalPlayer PP5002 System-on-a-chip, which itself had two embedded ARM7TDMI chips, operating at up to 90 MHz each. It had 32 MB of RAM as well, which was largely dedicated to "skip protection." Apple believed that it had a potent product, and priced it as such. The 5 GB iPod was priced at $399, a figure which was lambasted by the press as too high. If Apple had misjudged the market, it might have had another G4 Cube on its hands. As it turned out, Apple judged the marketplace very well, and the iPod, in its various incarnations, has sold better than anyone expected. In March 2002, Apple added a 10 GB model to its iPod lineup, for $499. Several months later, in July 2002, Apple replaced the mechanical scroll wheel with a solid-state touch wheel, added a $499 20 GB model, and dropped the prices of the 5 and 10 GB models to $299 and $399, respectively (The 5 GB iPod kept its mechanical scroll wheel). In Addition, Apple for the first time made iPods available to Windows users. All models were discontinued in April 2003, with the released of the iPod (Dock Connector).
Essentials Family: PowerMac G3/G4/G5 Codename: Trinity Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 9.0.4 Maximum OS: 10.4.11 Introduced: August 2000 Terminated: July 2001 Processor CPU: PowerPC 7400 "G4" CPU Speed: 450/500 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 100 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: PC100 Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 3 Maximum RAM: 1.5 GB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 1 MB backside, 1:2 Expansion Slots: 2x AGP (filled) Video GPU: ATI RAGE 128 Pro VRAM: 16 MB Max Resolution: all resolutions supported Video Out: VGA/DVI, ADC Storage Hard Drive: 20/30/60 GB ATA Bus: ATA-66 Optical Drive: DVD-ROM or CD-RW Input/Output USB: 2 Firewire: 2 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini, via USB amplifier Speaker: stereo, via USB amplifier Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport: optional Miscellaneous Power: 200 Watts Dimensions: 10" H x 8" W x 8" D Weight: 28.7 lbs. Announced in July 2000, the PowerMac G4 Cube introduced a dramatic new case design. Housed in an 8x8x8 cube, the G4 Cube combined the elegance of the iMac with the power of the PowerMac G4. The G4 Cube was a foray into the business market, as well as an answer to those who wanted an iMac-like machine, with more choice in monitors. The Cube traded expandability for its diminutive size: There were no PCI slots, and while the Graphics was fit into an 2x AGP slot, there wasn't room for full-length AGP cards. With the exception of PCI expansion, the Cube was as versatile as it's larger G4 cousin: Three RAM slots, an AirPort slot, and two USB and FireWire ports. One gripe many people had with the Cube was its lack of conventional Audio input and output. Instead, it came with an external USB amplifier and a set of Harman Kardon speakers. The amplifier had a standard mini-plug headphone output, but there was no mic included, and having USB as the only sound-input option was considered limiting by many. Shortcomings aside, the Cube was a remarkable feat of engineering, crammed inside an elegant case. The Cube shipped to retail markets with a 450 MHz G4 processor, a 20 GB hard drive, a 56 kbps modem, 64 MB of RAM, and Apple s Pro Mouse, for $1799. Another configuration was available through the Apple Store, with a 500 MHz G4, a 30 GB hard drive and 128 MB of RAM, for $2299. Gigabit Ethernet was available as a BTO option. The Cube was not nearly the success that Apple had hoped it would be. The consensus was that Apple had misjudged the market, making the Cube an expensive "luxury" computer instead of a cheaper monitor-less iMac. In december the low-end configuration received a price cut to $1499. In February 2001, The cube received a feature and price change. The low-end configuration was repriced at $1299. A "better" configuration was made available, with a CD-RW drive and 128 MB of RAM, for $1599. Finally, the high-end version got a 60 GB hard drive, 256 MB of RAM, a CD-RW drive and an 32 MB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX video card, and sold for $2199. The PowerMac G4 Cube was never officially discontinued, but in July 2001 Apple suspended production of the Cube indefinitely. While leaving the door open for a possible reintroduction of the enclosure, Apple quickly and quietly let the world forget the disappointing failure of the G4 Cube.
Essentials Family: iBook Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 9.0.2 Maximum OS: 10.3.9 Introduced: February 2000 Terminated: September 2000 Processor CPU: PowerPC 750 "G3" CPU Speed: 366 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 66 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz Onboard RAM: 32/64 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 288/320 MB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB backside, 1:2 Video Screen: 12.1" active matrix GPU: ATI Rage Mobility (2x AGP) VRAM: 4 MB Max Resolution: 24 bit 800x600 Storage Hard Drive: 3.2/6 GB ATA Bus: EIDE Optical Drive: 24x CD-ROM Input/Output USB: 1 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport: optional Miscellaneous Power: 45 Watts Dimensions: 11.6" H x 13.5" W x 1.8" D Weight: 6.6 lbs. Announced in February 2000, The iBook SE was a "speed-bumped" iBook, with the graphite coloring of its The iMac DV SE and PowerMac G4 cousins. All other specs are the same as the iBook. It sold for $1799.
Essentials Family: iBook Codename: P1, Bismol, Lanai Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 8.6 Maximum OS: 10.3.9 Introduced: September 1999 Terminated: September 2000 Processor CPU: PowerPC 750 "G3" CPU:Speed: 300 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 66 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz Onboard RAM: 32/64 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 288/320 MB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB backside, 1:2 Video Screen: 12.1" active matrix GPU: ATI Rage Mobility (2x AGP) VRAM: 4 MB Max Resolution: 24 bit 800x600 Storage Hard Drive: 3.2/6 GB ATA Bus: EID Optical Drive: 24x CD-ROM Input/Output USB: 1 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Airport: optional Miscellaneous Power: 45 Watts Dimensions: 11.6" H x 13.5" W x 1.8" D Weight: 6.6 lbs. Announced in July 1999 at Macworld New York, the iBook was perhaps the most anxiously awaited Apple computer ever. Aimed at the same consumer market as it's big brother, the iMac, the iBook filled the 2x2 consumer/pro/desktop/portable matrix that Steve Jobs had first detailed more than a year earlier. Its specs closely resembled that of the iMac, with the same basic i/o options, and the same "closed system" concept. In order to bring the price down as far as possible, the design team removed the PC slots, IR, video-out and audio-in ports. The iBook also lacked a high-speed data-port, such as SCSI or firewire. The iBook did have a number of semi-revolutionary features for such a low-end machine. It was the first Mac to include AGP-based graphics, and included a handle, a feature rarely seen in a portable. The iBook was the first Mac released using Unified Motherboard Architecture (UMA), which allowed Apple to standardize most motherboard components across all product lines. The most exciting new feature of the iBook was the inclusion of AirPort, a wireless networking system based on existing industry standards. AirPort allowed up to 10 iBooks to connect to a single base-station, which could then be plugged into an existing ethernet network or a standard phone line. The iBook had an antenna built into the case, and a PC-card sized slot for the AirPort card. While it was announced in July, the iBook did not ship until late-September, still in time for the back-to-school rush. At $1599, The iBook was $900 less expensive than Apple's lowest-priced professional PowerBook. The iBook received a minor revision in February 2000, when the motherboard RAM was raised to 64 MB, and the hard disk was bumped up to 6 GB.
Essentials Family: iMac/eMac Codename: Columbus Gestalt ID: 406 Minimum OS: 8.1 Maximum OS: 10.3.9 Introduced: August 1998 Terminated: January 1999 Processor CPU: PowerPC 750 "G3" CPU Speed: 233 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 66 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB ROM + 3 MB toolbox ROM loaded into RAM RAM Type: 144 pin SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 100 MHz Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 256 MB Level 1 Cache: 32 kB data, 32 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB backside, 1:2 Expansion Slots: mezzanine Video Monitor: 15" VRAM: 2 -6 MB SGRAM Max Resolution: 16 bit 1024x768 Storage Hard Drive: 4 GB ATA Bus: EIDE Optical Drive: 24x CD-ROM Input/Output USB: 2 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: stereo, SRS Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 56 kbps Ethernet: 10/100Base-T Miscellaneous Power: 80 Watts Dimensions: 15.8" H x 15.2" W x 17.6" D Weight: 40 lbs. Notes The Rev. 2 iMacs included 6 MB of VRAM standard, allowing for 24 bit color at 1024x768. Announced in May 1998 and shipped in August, the iMac was Apple's computer for the new millennium. Aimed at the low-end consumer market and designed with the internet in mind, the iMac was positioned by Apple as the most original new computer since the original Mac in 1984, and came in a stylish new case design, with translucent "Bondi Blue" plastics. The iMac included a 4 Mbps IrDA port, and an internal 56Kpbs modem (a 33.6 kbps modem was originally announced in May, but was upped to 56 kbps at MacWorld.), used two 12 Mbps Universal Serial Ports (USB) as its only means of external expansion, and included a newly-designed USB keyboard and mouse. While it had no other serial or SCSI ports, many manufacturers promised to make a variety of USB peripherals available by the time it shipped in August, and by and large they delivered on that promise. A "Rev B." model was released several months later, with 6 MB of VRAM, and several hardware bug-fixes. The iMac sold for $1,299. This Rev. B iMac was replaced by the Rev. C in January 1999.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: Comet, Nautilus, Mighty Cat Gestalt ID: 307 Minimum OS: 7.6 Maximum OS: 9.1 Introduced: May 1997 Terminated: May 1998 Processor CPU: PowerPC 603ev CPU Speed: 180/240 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 40 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 4 MB RAM Type: SO-DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns Onboard RAM: 16 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 80 MB Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 256 kB Expansion Slots: 2 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card Video Screen: 10.4" active matrix Max Resolution: 16 bit 800x600 Video Out: HDI-15 Storage ATA Bus: ATA Floppy Drive: external Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: HDI-30 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: mono Microphone: mono Miscellaneous Power: 45 Watts Dimensions: 1.9" H x 10.5" W x 10.5" D Weight: 4.4 lbs. Quietly released in the summer of 1997, The PowerBook 2400 was the first Apple sub-notebook since the Duo 2300, and was co-designed by IBM. The 2400 sacrificed a internal floppy or CD-ROM drive, but very little else. With most of the functionaltiy of larger notebooks, the 2400 weighed only 4.4 lbs. A 240 MHz version ("Mighty Cat") was released only in Japan.
Essentials Family: Newton Codename: Project K, Shay, Schoolbook Minimum OS: Newton OS 2.1 Maximum OS: Newton OS 2.1 Introduced: March 1997 Terminated: February 1998 Processor CPU: ARM 710a CPU Speed: 25 MHz FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 8 MB Onboard RAM: 3 MB (1 MB DRAM, 2 MB Flash) Maximum RAM: 3 MB Level 1 Cache: 8 kB Expansion Slots: 1 Type I/II/III PCMCIA Video Screen: backlit LCD Max Resolution: 4 bit grayscale 480x320 Input/Output Serial: 2 (1 InterConnect) Audio Out: mini Audio In: mini Speaker: mono Networking Modem: optional Miscellaneous Dimensions: 12" H x 11.4" W x 2.1" D Weight: 4.9 lbs. Introduced in March 1997, the eMate 300 was designed specifically for the education market. It was the first (and only) Newton-based machine with a keyboard, though a stylus was available as well. The eMate 300, though not particularly successful, represents Apple's first use of the translucent colored plastics that would become all hallmark of Apple's industrial design for the next few years. It shipped in a translucent aquamarine and black "clamshell" case, similar in some ways to the subsequent first-generation iBooks. The eMate 300 ran on a 25 MHz ARM 710a processor, had 3 MB of RAM, and ran Newton OS 2.1. It had a backlit-grayscale screen similar to that of the NMP 2000, but with a landscape form factor. It also included a single PCMCIA slot and a Newton InterConnect port. The eMate 300 sold for $799 exclusively to the education sector, and was discontinued in February 1998.
Essentials Family: Newton Codename: Project K, Shay, Schoolbook Minimum OS: Newton OS 2.1 Maximum OS: Newton OS 2.1 Introduced: March 1997 Terminated: February 1998 Processor CPU: ARM 710a CPU Speed: 25 MHz FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 8 MB Onboard RAM: 3 MB (1 MB DRAM, 2 MB Flash) Maximum RAM: 3 MB Level 1 Cache: 8 kB Expansion Slots: 1 Type I/II/III PCMCIA Video Screen: backlit LCD Max Resolution: 4 bit grayscale 480x320 Input/Output Serial: 2 (1 InterConnect) Audio Out: mini Audio In: mini Speaker: mono Networking Modem: optional Miscellaneous Dimensions: 12" H x 11.4" W x 2.1" D Weight: 4.9 lbs. Introduced in March 1997, the eMate 300 was designed specifically for the education market. It was the first (and only) Newton-based machine with a keyboard, though a stylus was available as well. The eMate 300, though not particularly successful, represents Apple's first use of the translucent colored plastics that would become all hallmark of Apple's industrial design for the next few years. It shipped in a translucent aquamarine and black "clamshell" case, similar in some ways to the subsequent first-generation iBooks. The eMate 300 ran on a 25 MHz ARM 710a processor, had 3 MB of RAM, and ran Newton OS 2.1. It had a backlit-grayscale screen similar to that of the NMP 2000, but with a landscape form factor. It also included a single PCMCIA slot and a Newton InterConnect port. The eMate 300 sold for $799 exclusively to the education sector, and was discontinued in February 1998.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: Hooper Gestalt ID: 306 Minimum OS: 7.6.1 Maximum OS: 9.1 Introduced: February 1997 Terminated: Early 1998 Processor CPU: PowerPC 603ev CPU Speed: 180/200/240 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 40 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 4 MB RAM Type: unique Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns Onboard RAM: 16 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 144 MB Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 256 kB Expansion Slots: 2 Type II or 1 Type III PC Card Video Screen: 12.1" active matrix Max Resolution: 16 bit 800x600 Video Out: HDI-15 Storage Hard Drive: 1.3/2.0/3.0 GB Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Optical Drive: 6x CD-ROM Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: HDI-30 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: stereo Microphone: mono Networking Ethernet: 10Base-T Miscellaneous Power: 45 Watts Dimensions: 2.4" H x 11.5" W x 9.5" D Weight: 7.2 lbs. Notes The 240 MHz model shipped with a 12x CD-ROM. When it was announced in February 1997, The PowerBook 3400 was the fastest portable computer in the world. After several years of PowerBook trouble, Apple hoped to revitalize its portable market share with this new PCI-based model. Its drive bay was compatible with the older 5300 model, and it was the first PowerBook to utilize the 1 MB IrDA Infra-red standard. The 3400 ranged from $4,500 for 180 MHz and no CD-ROM to $6,500 for 240 MHz, fully loaded (The 240 MHz model was announced at the same time as the slower models, but shipped several months later.).
Essentials Family: Newton Codename: Dante Minimum OS: Newton OS 2.0 Maximum OS: Newton OS 2.0 Introduced: March 1996 Terminated: April 1997 Processor CPU: ARM 610 CPU Speed: 20 MHz FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 8 MB Onboard RAM: 2.5 MB Maximum RAM: 2.5 MB Level 1 Cache: 4 kB Expansion Slots: 1 Type II PCMCIA Video Screen: backlit LCD Max Resolution: 1 bit 320x240 Input/Output Serial: 1 Speaker: mono Networking Modem: 9600 bps, optional Miscellaneous Dimensions: 8" H x 4" W x 1.25" D Weight: 1 lbs. Released in March 1996, The NMP 130 was a modest feature-upgrade of the NMP 120. The most apparent new feature was the on-demand backlit screen, which used very little extra power. The RAM was also increased to 2.5 MB. The NMP 130 was discontinued in April 1997
Essentials Family: Servers Codename: Shiner LE/HE Minimum OS: AIX 4.1.4 Maximum OS: AIX 4.1.5 Introduced: February 1996 Terminated: April 1997 Processor CPU: PowerPC 604 CPU Speed: 132/150/200 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 44/50/50 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 43-bit ROM: n/a RAM Type: 168 pin DIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 8 Maximum RAM: 1024 MB Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction Level 2 Cache: 512 kB DIMM Expansion Slots: 6 PCI Video VRAM: 1 MB DRAM Max Resolution: all resolutions supported Video Out: DB-15 Storage Hard Drive: up to six 9 GB hot-replacable SCSI Bus: 2, SCSI 2 fast/wide Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Optical Drive: 4x CD-ROM Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: stereo 16 bit mini Audio In: stereo 16 bit mini Speaker: mono Networking Ethernet: AAUI-15 Miscellaneous Power: 325 Watts Dimensions: 24.5" H x 16.5" W x 18" D Weight: 64 lbs. Notes The 150 and 200 MHz Network Sever 700 models each had a 1 MB level 2 cache. The 200 MHz model used a PowerPC 604e processor, with 32 kB data and instruction caches, and had an 8x CD-ROM drive. The Network Server 500/700 were unique in that they ran AIX (an IBM flavor of UNIX) and not the MacOS. They were Apple's attempt to enter the high-end server market (perhaps the only true servers Apple ever shipped), but sold poorly.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: AJ Gestalt ID: 118 Minimum OS: 7.5.2 Maximum OS: 9.1 Introduced: August 1995 Terminated: February 1997 Processor CPU: PowerPC 603e CPU Speed: 100 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 33 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 64-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 4 MB RAM Type: unique Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns Onboard RAM: 8 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 56 MB Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction Expansion Slots: modem, Dock (152-pin PDS) Video Screen: active matrix 9.5" Max Resolution: 16-bit 640x400, 8-bit 640x480 Storage Hard Drive: 750 MB/1.1 GB Input/Output Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8 Speaker: mono Microphone: mono Networking Modem: 14.4 kbps Miscellaneous Power: 36 Watts Dimensions: 1.5" H x 10.9" W x 8.5" D Weight: 4.8 lbs. The first PowerPC Duo, the 2300c was announced in August 1995. Powered by a 100 MHz 603e processor, the 2300c sold for $3,700 for 8/750, and $4,700 for 20/1.1 GB and an internal 14.4 Kbps internal modem. It was discontinued in early 1997, leaving a distinct lack of Mac sub-notebook machines which eventually would be filled by the PowerBook 2400.
Essentials Family: Macintosh Quadra Codename: Crusader, Show Biz, Show & Tell Gestalt ID: 98 Minimum OS: 7.1.2P Maximum OS: 8.1 Introduced: July 1994 Terminated: October 1995 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68040 CPU Speed: 33 MHz FPU: integrated Bus Speed: 33 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns Onboard RAM: 4 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 36 MB Level 1 Cache: 4 kB data, 4 kB instruction Expansion Slots: LC PDS, comm, TV video i/o Video VRAM: 1 MB Max Resolution: 8 bit 832x624 Video Out: DB-15 Storage Hard Drive: 250-500 MB ATA Bus: IDE Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Optical Drive: optional 2X CD-ROM Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: stereo 8 bit mini Audio In: mono 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 45 Watts Dimensions: 4.3" H x 12.6" W x 16.5" D Weight: 19 lbs. The last of the Quadra line, the Quadra 630 was introduced in June 1994. The 630 was a hybrid of a Quadra and an LC in a sleek new case. It had an internal IDE hard drive (the 630 was the first Mac to use the IDE bus), and an optional CD-ROM drive. It sold for $1,200, and was also released as the LC 630, and the Performa 630, 630CD, 631CD, 635CD, 636, 636CD, 637CD, 638CD, and 640CD, each of which was bundled with different software, accessories, monitors, and hard drives (some Performas had a 68LC040, and several were also available with several x86-based DOS cards). The Quadra 630 was discontinued in August 1995.
Essentials Family: Newton Codename: Junior, Wedge Minimum OS: Newton OS 1.2 Maximum OS: Newton OS 1.3 Introduced: March 1994 Terminated: April 1995 Processor CPU: ARM 610 CPU Speed: 20 MHz FPU: none Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 4 MB Onboard RAM: 640 kB Maximum RAM: 640 kB Level 1 Cache: 4 kB Expansion Slots: 1 Type II PCMCIA Video Screen: reflective LCD Max Resolution: 1 bit 336x240 Input/Output Serial: 1 Speaker: mono Networking Modem: 9600 bps, optional Miscellaneous Dimensions: 7.25" H x 4.50" W x 0.75" D Weight: 0.9 lbs. Announced in March 1994, The NMP 100's hardware was virtually identical to that of the original NMP. It included a new version of the Newton OS, however, which improved the handwriting-recognition somewhat and fixed a number of bugs. The price was also dropped to $499. The NMP 100 was discontinued in August 1995.
Essentials Family: Macintosh LC Codename: Peter Pan, LD50 Gestalt ID: 88 Minimum OS: 7.1 Maximum OS: 7.6.1 Introduced: October 1993 Terminated: February 1994 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68030 CPU Speed: 32 MHz FPU: 68882 Bus Speed: 16 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns Onboard RAM: 4 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 36 MB Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction Video Monitor: 14" CRT (built-in) GPU: tv-tuner card VRAM: 512 kB Max Resolution: 640x480 Storage Hard Drive: 160 MB Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Optical Drive: 2x CD-ROM Input/Output ADB: 2 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: stereo 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 60 Watts Dimensions: 17.9" H x 13.5" W x 16.5" D Weight: 40.5 lbs. The limited edition Mac TV had a bit of an identity crisis. It came in a black LC 520-style case. (It is one of only a few Macs to have ever been black.) It came with a cable-ready TV tuner card, and included a CD-ROM drive. Only 10,000 Mac TVs were made before it was discontinued. However, Its TV-tuner card has become a popular option on many LCs and Performas
Essentials Family: Macintosh Centris Codename: ? Gestalt ID: 52 Minimum OS: 7.0.1 Maximum OS: 8.1 Introduced: February 1993 Terminated: October 1993 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68LC040 CPU Speed: 20 MHz FPU: available via 68040 upgrade Bus Speed: 20 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns Onboard RAM: 4 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 68 MB Level 1 Cache: 4 kB data, 4 kB instruction Expansion Slots: 1 7" NuBus or PDS Video VRAM: 512 kB - 1 MB (two sockets) Max Resolution: 1152x870 Video Out: DB-15 Storage Hard Drive: 80-500 MB Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Optical Drive: 2x CD-ROM Input/Output ADB: 2 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: mono 8 bit mini Audio In: stereo 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Microphone: mono Networking Ethernet: AAUI-15 Miscellaneous Power: 86 Watts Dimensions: 3.4" H x 16.3" W x 15.6" D Weight: 14 lbs. Introduced in Febrary 1993, the Centris 610 was one of the first mid-range computers to include a 68040 processor (although it had no FPU) and the first Mac to be housed in the now-familiar low-profile case. It was replaced in October with the Quadra 610.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: Escher Gestalt ID: 77 Minimum OS: 7.1 Maximum OS: 7.6.1 Introduced: October 1992 Terminated: April 1994 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68030 CPU Speed: 33 MHz FPU: 68882 Bus Speed: 33 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB RAM Type: unique Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns Onboard RAM: 4 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 32 MB Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction Expansion Slots: modem, Dock (152-pin PDS) Video Screen: 8.4" active matrix LCD Max Resolution: 8 bit 640x480/16 bit 640x400 Storage Hard Drive: 240 MB Input/Output Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8 Speaker: mono 8 bit Microphone: mono 8 bit Miscellaneous Power: 25 Watts Dimensions: 1.5" H x 10.9" W x 8.5" D Weight: 4.8 lbs. Announced in October 1993, the Duo 270c further improved on previous Duos by adding a 68882 FPU to its 33 MHz 68030 processor. It was also the first Duo to include an active-matrix 16 bit screen. It was priced at $3,100 and was discontinued in May 1994.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: Road Warrior, Tim Gestalt ID: 21 Minimum OS: 7.0.1 Maximum OS: 7.6.1 Introduced: October 1991 Terminated: October 1992 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68030 CPU Speed: 25 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 25 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 1 MB RAM Type: unique Minimum RAM Speed: 100 ns Onboard RAM: 2 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 8 MB Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction Expansion Slots: modem Video Screen: 10" Active Matrix Max Resolution: 1 bit 640x400 Storage Hard Drive: 40-80 MB Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: HDI-30 Audio Out: mono 8 bit mini Audio In: mono 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 17 Watts Dimensions: 2.25" H x 11.25" W x 9.3" D Weight: 6.8 lbs. When it was released in October 1991, the PowerBook 170 was the premier PowerBook. The first PowerBook to include an active-matrix screen, the 170 also contained a slot for an optional internal modem, making it a truly mobile office computer. The PowerBook 170 sold for $4600, and was discontinued in October 1992, a year after its announcement.
Essentials Family: Macintosh LC Codename: Pinball, Elsie, Prism Gestalt ID: 19 Minimum OS: 6.0.7 Maximum OS: 7.5.5 Introduced: October 1990 Terminated: March 1992 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68020 CPU Speed: 16 MHz FPU: none (upgradable) Bus Speed: 16 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 512 kB RAM Type: 30 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 100 ns Onboard RAM: 2 MB RAM slots: 2 Maximum RAM: 10 MB Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes instruction Expansion Slots: 1 LC PDS Video VRAM: 256 kB (upgradable to 512 kB via one socket) Max Resolution: 4-bit 640x480 or 8-bit 640x400 Video Out: DB-15 Storage Hard Drive: 40-80 MB Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: mono 8 bit Audio In: mono 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 50 Watts Dimensions: 2.9" H x 12.2" W x 15.3" D Weight: 8.8 lbs. Released in October 1990, the Mac LC was named for its low cost. It was aimed at the home market, and included a 16 MHz 68020 processor. It shipped inside a newly designed small case and was one of the first Macs to come bundled with a microphone. It also came with a new PDS slot, that became a standard in the LC family until its demise in early 1998. The LC was priced at $2,400, and was discontinued in December 1992.
Essentials Family: PowerBook Codename: Laguna, Riveria, Malibu, Esprit, Guiness. (Backlit configuration: Aruba, Love Shack, Mulligan) Gestalt ID: 10 Minimum OS: 6.0.4 Maximum OS: 7.5.5 Introduced: September 1989 Terminated: October 1991 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68000 CPU Speed: 16 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 16 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 16-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 256 kB RAM Type: proprietary Minimum RAM Speed: 100 ns Onboard RAM: 1 MB RAM slots: 1 Maximum RAM: 8 MB Video Screen: 1-bit active matrix (backlit after 2/91) Max Resolution: 640x400 Storage Hard Drive: optional 40 MB Floppy Drive: 1 or 2 1.4 MB SuperDrive Input/Output ADB: 1 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: stereo 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 5 Watts Dimensions: 4.05" H x 15.25" W x 14.83" Weight: 15.8 lbs. Announced in September 1989, The Mac Portable was Apple's first attempt at a more easily portable Macintosh. It had a bay for a 3.5" half-height drive, and could support up to two Super Drives. Reaction to the Portable was poor. It was clunky, slow, had no expansion capabilities, and its active matrix screen (later backlit) made it incredibly expensive. It sold for $6,500.
Essentials Family: Macintosh II Codename: Spock, Stratos Gestalt ID: 7 Minimum OS: 6.0.1 Maximum OS: 7.5.5 Introduced: September 1988 Terminated: October 1990 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68030 CPU Speed: 16 MHz FPU: 68882 Bus Speed: 16 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 256 kB RAM Type: 30 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 120 ns Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 8 Maximum RAM: 128 MB Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction Expansion Slots: 6 NuBus Video GPU: various Storage Hard Drive: 40-80 MB Floppy Drive: 1 or 2 1.4 MB SuperDrive(s) Input/Output ADB: 2 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: stereo 8 bit mini Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 230 Watts Dimensions: 5.5" H x 18.7" W x 14.4" D Weight: 24 lbs. Introduced in September 1988, the Mac IIx was essentially the same as a Mac II, but had a 68030 processor with a 68882 FPU (it was the first Mac with either). The IIx sold for $7,769.
Essentials Family: Macintosh II Codename: Little Big Mac, Milwaukee, Ikki, Cabernet, Reno, Becks, Paris, Uzi Gestalt ID: 6 Minimum OS: System 3.0/Finder 5.1 Maximum OS: 7.5.5 Introduced: March 1987 Terminated: January 1990 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68020 CPU:Speed: 16 MHz FPU: 68881 Bus Speed: 16 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 32-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 256 kB RAM Type: 30 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 130 ns Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 8 Maximum RAM: 20 MB (68 MB via FDHD upgrade kit) Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes instruction Expansion Slots: 6 NuBus Video GPU: various Storage Hard Drive: optional 40-80 MB internal Floppy Drive: 1 or 2 800 kB 3.25" (upgrade to SuperDrive) Input/Output ADB: 2 Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8 Audio Out: 8-bit stereo Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 230 Watts Dimensions: 5.5" H x 18.7" W x 14.4" D Weight: 24 lbs. Introduced in March 1987, The Mac II was the ultimate expandable Mac. Based on the new 68020 processor, the Mac II was the first 32-bit Mac (although it was not "32-bit clean). The Mac II included 6 Nubus slots, which allowed for a number of different Apple and Third Part expansion cards. The Mac II was the first Mac with color capabilities--a graphics card could be installed capable of handling up to 16.7 million colors! It originally sold for $3,898 for the basic system, and at $5,498 for 1 MB of RAM, one 800K floppy disk drive and one 40 MB internal SCSI hard disk drive.
Essentials Family: Classic Macs Codename: Mr. T Gestalt ID: 4 Minimum OS: System 3.0/Finder 5.1 Maximum OS: 7.5.5 Introduced: January 1986 Terminated: October 1990 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68000 CPU Speed: 8 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 8 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 16-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 128 kB RAM Type: 30 pin SIMM Minimum RAM Speed: 150 ns Onboard RAM: 0 MB RAM slots: 4 Maximum RAM: 4 MB Video Monitor: 9" built-in Max Resolution: 1 bit 512x342 Storage Floppy Drive: 3.5" 800 kB Input/Output Floppy: DB-19 Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Serial: 2 DE-9 SCSI: DB-25 Audio Out: 8-bit mono mini Speaker: 8-bit mono Miscellaneous Power: 60 Watts Dimensions: 13.6" H x 9.6" W x 10.9" D Weight: 16.5 lbs. Announced in January 1986, the Mac Plus was the answer to complaints that the original Mac was not expandable. It doubled the ROM of the 512k from 64 kB to 128 kB, and increased the RAM to 1 MB (expandable to 4 MB). It was the first Mac to include a SCSI port, allowing for a variety of external peripherals, and was the first mac to use the now familiar platinum case color (although it initially shipped in beige). The Mac Plus originally sold for $2600, and was sold to educational markets as the Mac Plus ED.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: LCA Introduced: March 1985 Terminated: November 1993 Processor CPU: SynerTek 65C02 CPU Speed: 1 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 16 kB Onboard RAM: 64 kB RAM slots: expansion via 1st slot Maximum RAM: 128 k, with Extended 80 Columns Card Expansion Slots: 8 proprietary Video Max Resolution: 40/80x24 text, 4-bit 40x48, 6 color 140x192, 4-bit 140x192, 1-bit 240x192, 1-bit 560x192 Storage Floppy Drive: optional Input/Output Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Speaker: mono According to Mitchel Spector: In March 1985 Apple introduced the Enhanced IIe. It was identical in every aspect to the original IIe, the only difference being four socketed chips had been changed on the motherboard: 6502, CD and EF ROMs, and the Video ROM. The 65C02 CPU added more instruction sets, the new ROM firmware fixed bugs and improved Applesoft BASIC, Monitor and 80 column routines, and finally the new Video ROM added "MouseText" characters first introduced in the IIc. Essentially the Enhancement was to make the IIe more compatible with the Apple II+ and IIc models. The original IIe (including the revision A board) could be easily user upgraded by simply swapping the 4 chips; Apple even sold an Enhancement kit upgrade. In January 1987 Apple introduced the "Platinum IIe". Changes were mostly cosmetic and superficial, with the biggest difference being that the case color was changed from beige to the then standard platinum/grey color. Also different was a numeric keypad was built-in and the main keyboard had the same layout as the Apple IIgs and Macintosh SE. The motherboard was functionally identical to the Enhanced IIe, though the number of RAM chips making up 64K had been reduced (two chips instead of eight), the 16K ROM was merged into a single chip ("CF ROM"), and the shift-key mod was shorted to 'active' by default. Also, these IIe's shipped with 128K as standard (a drastically reduced version of the Extended 80 Columns Card was pre-installed in the auxiliary slot of each unit).
Essentials Family: Classic Macs Codename: Fat Mac Gestalt ID: 2 Minimum OS: System 1.1/Finder 1.1g Maximum OS: System 4.1/Finder 5.5 Introduced: September 1984 Terminated: April 1986 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68000 CPU Speed: 8 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 8 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 16-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 64 kB Onboard RAM: 512 kB Maximum RAM: 512 kB Video Monitor: 9" built-in Max Resolution: 1 bit 512x342 Storage Floppy Drive: 3.5" 400 kB Input/Output Floppy: DB-19 Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Serial: 2 DE-9 Audio Out: 8-bit mono mini Speaker: mono 8 bit Miscellaneous Power: 60 Watts Dimensions: 13.6" H x 9.6" W x 10.9" Weight: 16.5 lbs. Introduced in September of 1984, The Mac 512K was a Mac 128K with 384 kB more RAM. It sold for $3,195, and was replaced in April 1986 by the 512Ke
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: ET, IIb, IIp, Pippin, VLC, Elf,Yoda, Teddy, Chels, Jason, Lollie Introduced: April 1984 Terminated: November 1990 Processor CPU: SynerTek 65C02 CPU Speed: 1 MHz (IIc)/4 MHz (IIc+) FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz (IIc)/4 MHz (IIc+) Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 32 kB Onboard RAM: 128 kB Maximum RAM: 1 MB (See Notes) Video Monitor: Standard 9" Green monochrome, optional LCD panel. Max Resolution: 40/80 text, 40x40 4-bit,80x40 4-bit, 140x192 6-color, 280x192 1-bit, 140x192 4-bit, 560x192 1-bit Video Out: Composite, DB-15 Storage Floppy Drive: 140 kB 5.25" (IIc)/800 kB 3.5" (IIc+) Input/Output Floppy: DB-19 Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Serial: 2 DIN-5 (IIc)/2 Mini DIN-9 (II Audio Out: mono mini (IIc only) Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 18 Watts Dimensions: 2.5" H x 12" W x 11.5" D Weight: 7.5 lbs. Notes The IIc was considered a "closed system", and while third-party products allowed users to upgrade their RAM to 1 MB, but only by voiding the warrenty in the process. Introduced in April of 1984, the Apple IIc was the first compact model in the Apple lineup. It came in a small off-white case, and was built around an enhanced 65C02 processor, running at 1.4 MHz. It had 128 kB RAM, (expandable to 1 MB) a built-in 5.25" floppy drive on the side, and could be used with a mouse. The Apple IIc+ (pictured right) was introduced in 1988, with a 4 MHz 65C02, RAM expandable to over 1 MB, a larger ROM, and an optional internal 800 kB 3.5" drive. The Apple IIc+ was discontinued in November of 1990.
Essentials Family: Classic Macs Codename: Macintosh Gestalt ID: 1 Minimum OS: 1.0 Maximum OS: System 3.2/Finder 5.3 Introduced: January 1984 Terminated: October 1985 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68000CPU Speed: 8 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 8 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 16-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 64 kB Onboard RAM: 128 kB Maximum RAM: 128 kB Video Monitor: 9" built-in VRAM: 1 bit 512x342 Storage Floppy Drive: 3.5" 400 kB Input/Output Floppy: DB-19 Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Serial: 2 DE-9 Audio Out: mono 8 bit Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 60 Watts Dimensions: 13.6" H x 9.6" W x 10.9" D Weight: 16.5 lbs Released with much fanfare in January of 1984, the Macintosh was the first affordable computer to include a Graphical User Interface. It was built around the new Motorola 68000 chip, which was significantly faster than previous processors, running at 8 MHz. The Mac came in a small beige case with a black and white monitor built in. It came with a keyboard and mouse, and had a floppy drive that took 400 kB 3.5" disks--the first personal computer to do so. It originally sold for $2,495.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: Diana Introduced: January 1983 Terminated: March 1985 Processor CPU: MOS Technology/SynerTek 6502 CPU Speed: 1 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 16 kB Onboard RAM: 64 kB RAM slots: expansion via 1st slot Maximum RAM: 128 k, with Extended 80 Columns Card Expansion Slots: 8 proprietary Video Max Resolution: 40/80x24 text, 4-bit 40x48, 6 color 140x192, 4-bit 140x192, 1-bit 240x192, 1-bit 560x192 Storage Floppy Drive: optional Input/Output Joystick/Mouse: DE-9 Speaker: mono Released in January 1983, The Apple IIe was to be one of the most successful Apple computers ever. It was based on the 6502 processor, which could run at 1.02 MHz. It came with 64K of RAM and a 32K ROM which included BASIC, an assembly language interface, and several other hard-coded options. The Apple IIe originally sold for $1,395, and was replaced in 1985 by an updated model. In 1984 the name was changed from Apple IIe to Apple IIe, coinciding with the release of the Apple IIc.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: Lisa Gestalt ID: 2 Minimum OS: LisaOS Maximum OS: LisaOS/MacWorks Introduced: January 1983 Terminated: August 1986 Processor CPU: Motorola MC68000 CPU Speed: 5 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 5 MHz Register Width: 32-bit Data Bus Width: 16-bit Address Bus Width: 32-bit ROM: 16 kB of diagnostic and bootstrap code present Expansion Slots: 3 Proprietary Video Monitor: 12" 720 x 364 built-in (B/W, rectangular pixels) Storage Hard Drive: 5 MB external (10 MB in some configurations of Lisa 2/MacXL) Floppy Drive: two 871 kB 5.25" (one 400 kB 3.5" in Lisa2) Input/Output Serial: 2 RS-232 Audio Out: Continuously Variable SlopeDemodulator (CVSD) Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Power: 150 Watts Dimensions: 15.2" H x 18.7" W x 13.8" D Weight: 48 lbs. Notes The Lisa included a single parallel port, which was dropped in the Lisa 2 and MacXL. The Lisa 2 and MacXL used 2 400 kB Sony 3.5" floppy drives, and both had 10 MB hard drives. An optional screen upgrade was available which allowed the Mac XL to use square pixels, for better Mac OS emulation. Screen resolution after this upgrade was 608x431. Named for one of its designer's daughters, the Lisa was supposed to be the Next Big Thing. It was the first personal computer to use a Graphical User Interface. Aimed mainly at large businesses, Apple said the Lisa would increase productivity by making computers easier to work with. The Lisa had a Motorola 68000 Processor running at 5 MHz, 1 MB of RAM two 5.25" 871 kB floppy drives, an external 5 MB hard drive, and a built in 12" 720 x 360 monochrome monitor. At $9,995 it was a plunge few businesses were willing to take. When the Macintosh came out in 1984 for significantly less money, it eroded the Lisa's credibility further. Realizing this, Apple released the Lisa 2 (pictured above right) at the same time as the Mac. The Lisa 2 cost half as much as the original, replaced the two 5.25" drives with a single 400 kB 3.5" drive, and offered configurations with up to 2 MB of RAM, and a 10 MB hard drive. In January 1985, the Lisa 2/10 was renamed the Macintosh XL, and outfitted with MacWorks, an emulator that allowed the Lisa to run the Mac OS. The XL was discontinued later that year.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: Sara Introduced: June 1980 Terminated: 1985 Processor CPU: SynerTek 6502A CPU Speed: 2 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 2 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 4 kB Onboard RAM: 128 kB (256 kB in revised and IIIplus) Maximum RAM: 512 kB Expansion Slots: 4 proprietary (compatible w/ Apple II) Video Max Resolution: 80x24 text, 1 bit (B&W) 560x192, 4-bit 280x192 Storage Floppy Drive: built-in Shugart 143 kB 5.25" Input/Output Serial: 2 RS-232 Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Dimensions: 6.25" H x 17.5" W x 18" D Weight: 25 lbs. The Apple III was announced in June 1980. It contained a Synertek 8-bit 6502A processor which could run at speeds up to 2 MHz. It contained 128K of RAM and a 4K ROM. It could run most Apple II programs through emulation, and came with a sophisticated new operating system. It was the first Apple to include a built-in 5.25" disk drive, and hi-res graphics built-in to the motherboard. It was designed to be Apple's business offering, but sold very poorly. It sold initially for between $4,340 and $7,800, depending on the configuration. The original Apple III had many problems, and was replaced by a revised model in mid 1981, which featured 256K RAM, updated system software, and a lower price ($3495). A 5 MB external hard disk was also made available. The Apple III sold very poorly and was replaced by the Apple III+ ($2995) in Late 1983. The Apple III+ was discontinued in 1985.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: ? Introduced: June 1979 Terminated: December 1982 Processor CPU: MOS Technology/SynerTek 6502 CPU Speed: 1 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 12 kB Onboard RAM: 48 kB RAM slots: 1st expansion slot can be used Maximum RAM: 64 kB Expansion Slots: 8 proprietary Video Max Resolution: 6 color at 280x192, 4-bit color at 40x48 Storage Floppy Drive: optional Input/Output Serial: optional expansion card Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Dimensions: 4.24" H x 15.25" W x 17.75" Weight: 11.5 lbs. Essentially an updated version of the Apple II, the II+ came with 48K RAM, and a new auto-start ROM for easier start-up and screen editing. It also included a new flavor of Basic in the ROM--a floating point version written by a new company called Microsoft. It was released in June 1979 and retailed for $1,195. The II+ was sold in Europe as the II europlus, which could display video in European PAL format, and had ESC sequences for European letters. It was also repackaged in a black case and sold to educational markets by Bell & Howell. The II+ was replaced by the Apple IIe in 1983.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: ? Introduced: April 1977 Terminated: May 1979 Processor CPU: MOS Technology 6502 CPU Speed: 1 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit ROM: 12 kB RAM slots: 1st expansion slot can be used Expansion Slots: 8 proprietary Video Max Resolution: 6 color at 280x192, 4-bit color at 40x48 Storage Floppy Drive: optional Input/Output Serial: optional expansion card Speaker: mono Miscellaneous Dimensions: 4.25" H x 15.25" W x 17.75" Weight: 11.5 lbs. Built in 1977, the Apple II was based on Wozniak's Apple I design, but with several additions. The first was the design of a plastic case--a rarity at the time--which was painted beige. The second was the ability to display color graphics--a holy grail in the industry. The Apple II also included a larger ROM, more expandable RAM (4K to start), and 8 expansion slots. It had integer BASIC hard-coded on the ROM for easier programming, and included two game paddles and a demo cassette for $1,298. In early 1978 Apple also released a disk drive for the machine, one of the most inexpensive available. The Apple II remained on the Apple product list until 1980.
Essentials Family: Pre-Macintosh Codename: ? Introduced: April 1976 Terminated: March 1977 Processor CPU: MOS Technology 6502 CPU Speed: 1 MHz FPU: none Bus Speed: 1 MHz Register Width: 8-bit Data Bus Width: 8-bit Address Bus Width: 16-bit Onboard RAM: 8 kB Maximum RAM: 65 kB Video VRAM: 1 kB Max Resolution: 60.05 Hz, 40x24 char Miscellaneous Power: 58 Watts The Apple I was Steven Wozniak's first contribution to the personal computer field. It was designed over a period of years, and was only built in printed circuit-board form when Steve Jobs insisted it could be sold. It debuted in April 1976 at the Homebrew Computer Club in Palo Alto, but few took it seriously. The Apple I was based on the MOStek 6502 chip, whereas most other "kit" computers were built from the Intel 8080. The Apple I was sold through several small retailers, and included only the circuit board. A tape-interface was sold separately, but you had to build the case. The Apple I's initial cost was $666.66
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