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iMac G3: Steve Jobs’ Comeback
The iMac G3 was Apple’s first major product after Steve Jobs returned to the company. It was sold from 1998 to 2003 and designed as an affordable web-ready computer for everyday users. The G3 replaced older tech, such as floppy disk drives and serial ports, with a CD-ROM drive and USB ports.
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Launch price: $1,299 (August 1998)
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Original colors: Bondi Blue, Grape, Tangerine, Blueberry, Lime, Strawberry
Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple Computers, Inc. changed people’s perceptions of personal computers.
- Apple I was the first computer with a single-circuit board and ROM
- Apple II was the first commercially available computer with color graphics
- The Macintosh was the first personal computer featuring a mouse-driven graphical user interface
The Lisa is a rare GUI-based business computer released by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1983. It came in two versions, Lisa I and Lisa II, while the Lisa 2/10 was later modified and rebranded as the Macintosh XL. The Lisa was more advanced than the later Macintosh 128K and 512K, but it was significantly more expensive. The Lisa 1 was sold for $9,995 -equivalent to approximately $29,000 today- while the Lisa 2 was offered at a lower price.
- An estimated 10,000 Lisa units were sold, with only around 500 being Lisa 1 models
- Lisa was officially discontinued in 1985. In 1986, Apple offered Lisa owners the opportunity to trade in their computer and purchase a Macintosh Plus with a hard disk for $1,498
"Apple Macintosh Color Classic -Compact Design Meets Color"
Released in February 1993, the Macintosh Color Classic brought color to Apple’s iconic all-in-one design, blending functionality with a sleeker, modern aesthetic. Priced at $1,399 at launch, the Color Classic remained in production until May 1995, though it continued to be sold in Europe and Japan until January 1998. This was the first compact Macintosh to feature a built-in color display, housed in a curvier, more contemporary case.
AT A GLANCE
- The final model of the original compact Macintosh family
- Display: 10" Sony Trinitron RGB (8.2" viewable)
Macintosh 128K & 512K — Hello, Mac!
Released in January 1984, the Macintosh 128K was Apple’s first mass-market personal computer featuring a graphical user interface (GUI). Powered by a Motorola 68000 CPU, the Mac debuted alongside two iconic applications: MacPaint and MacWrite.
- The Macintosh 128K launched at $2,495 (approximately $6,950 in 2023 money) and sold over 70,000 units
- Its successor, the Macintosh 512K, introduced in September 1984 at $3,195 (about $8,900 in 2023 money, achieved even greater success due to its expanded memory.
Macintosh LC -Apple’s Affordable Color Macintosh
Released in October 1990, the Macintosh LC (short for Low Cost) was Apple’s entry into the budget personal computer market. Designed primarily for education, it was sold to schools at a price point comparable to the Apple IIGS, making color-capable Macs more accessible than ever.
- Launch Price: $2,399 (equivalent to $5,320 in 2024)
- Apple IIe Compatibility: The optional Apple IIe card enabled full Apple IIe emulation, further enhancing its appeal for schools
Apple IIGS -A Colorful Apple Always Tastes Better!
Produced from 1986 to 1992, the Apple IIGS (Graphics & Sound) was Apple’s first true multimedia computer. Featuring vastly improved graphics and sound over earlier Apple II models, the IIGS bridged the gap between the classic Apple II line and the emerging Macintosh systems. Designed with input from Steve Wozniak, the IIGS maintained full compatibility with its predecessors through the custom Mega II chip, while offering a modern 16-bit architecture.
- Launched at $999 (around $2,640 today), the Apple IIGS sold approximately 1 million units
- The first 50,000 units proudly featured Wozniak’s printed signature on the case — affectionately known as the “Woz Edition”