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
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