Macintosh 128K

By admin , 15 December 2015
Macintosh 128K
Description

The Macintosh 128K machine, released as the "Apple Macintosh", was the original Apple Macintosh personal computer. Its beige case contained a 9 in (23 cm) monitor and came with a keyboard and mouse. An indentation in the top of the case made it easier for the computer to be lifted and carried. It had a selling price of US$2,495. The Macintosh was introduced by the now famous US $900,000 television commercial by Ridley Scott, "1984", that most notably aired on CBS during the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII on January 22, 1984.The sales of the Macintosh were strong from its initial release and reached 70,000 on May 3, 1984.After its successor, the Macintosh 512K, was introduced, it was rebadged as the Macintosh 128K.

Year First Manufactured
1984

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