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Macintosh 128K

For the Macintosh computer line as a whole, see Mac (computer).

Macintosh 128K
A Macintosh 128K, keyboard, and mouse
Also known asMacintosh
ManufacturerApple Computer, Inc.
Product familyCompact Macintosh
Type All-in-one
Release dateJanuary 24, 1984 (1984-01-24)[1][2]
Introductory priceUS$2,495 (equivalent to $7,300 in 2023)
DiscontinuedOctober 1, 1985 (1985-10-01)[3]
Operating systemSystem Software 1.0[4]
CPUMotorola 68000 @ 7.8336 MHz (6 MHz effectively)[5]
Memory128 KB RAM
Removable storage3+1⁄2 inch floppy disk
Display9 in (23 cm) monochrome, 512 × 342
DimensionsHeight: 13.6 in (35 cm)
Width: 9.6 in (24 cm)
Depth: 10.9 in (28 cm)
Mass16.5 lb (7.5 kg)
PredecessorLisa
SuccessorMacintosh 512K
RelatedApple IIe
Apple IIc

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,[6] and directed by Ridley Scott. Sales were strong at its initial release on January 24, 1984, at $2,495 (equivalent to $7,300 in 2023), and reached 70,000 units on May 3, 1984.[7] Upon the release of its successor, the Macintosh 512K, it was rebranded as the Macintosh 128K. The computer's model number is M0001.[8]

  1. ^ Linzmayer, Owen W. (2004). Apple Confidential 2.0. No Starch Press. p. 113. ISBN 1-59327-010-0. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Macintosh Product Introduction Plan". Stanford University Libraries & Academic Information Resources. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "Macintosh 128K: Technical Specifications". apple.com. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  4. ^ "Official Apple Support". apple.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
  5. ^ Smith, Burrell C. (February 1984). "Macintosh System Architecture". BYTE. Vol. 9, no. 2. p. 32.
  6. ^ Burnham, David (March 4, 1984). "The computer, the consumer and privacy". The New York Times. Washington, D.C. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2015.
  7. ^ Polsson, Ken (July 29, 2009). "Chronology of Apple Computer Personal Computers". Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved August 27, 2009.
  8. ^ "How do you know if its the original Macintosh M0001 model?". MacRumors Forums. March 16, 2010. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2021.

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