Apple Macintosh Personal Computer - On This Day

Posted by Larita Shotwell on Friday, August 23, 2024

Historical Context

The first mass market computer to employ a graphic user interface, the Apple Macintosh was launched in January 1984 with a prominent TV ad during the Super Bowl and was priced at $2,500.

It was manufactured with different upgrades until 1986.

Photo Info

Location taken: USA
Source: Smithsonian

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  • 1984-01-24 Apple Computer Inc unveils its revolutionary Macintosh personal computer in a Super Bowl TV ad directed by Ridley Scott

Historical Photos

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