The History of Apple Computers

By:

Darshan A.Patel

An introduction

• The story of Apple starts in 1976• Apple were the first company to release a

home computer• Apple is now a multinational corporation

that creates:

- Consumer electronics

- Computer software

- Commercial servers

Founder of Apple Inc

• The founder Steve Wozniak; a brilliant engineer, who developed his own computer at home which was the first of it’s kind

• Steve jobs (a friend of Wozniak’s) was also interested in computers and urged Wozniak to sell his new home computer

• Jobs and Wozniak decided to go into business April 1st 1976 as ‘Apple Computers Inc.’

• Released April 1st 1976• This computer was the first to use a

keyboard and could be connected to a T.V screen which was to start a revolution

The Apple I Apple II

• The Apple II is an 8-bit home computer; one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers

• The Apple II was a huge success in the home and in businesses

Apple III

• The Apple III was a business-oriented personal computer that was intended as the successor to the Apple II series, but largely considered a failure in the market

The Apple Lisa

• The first computer to use a Graphical User Interface (GUI) i.e. the use of a mouse to select on screen buttons

• It was expensive and didn’t sell

The Macintosh

• Although not as successful as Apple predicted, it soon became popular with anyone who needed an easy to use computer with a mouse and a graphical interface(1984)

The Macintosh II

• A basic system with 20 MB drive and monitor cost about $5200

• A complete color-capable system could cost as much as $10,000 once the cost of the color monitor, video card, hard disk, keyboard and RAM were added.

The Macintosh Portable

• In 1989 the Macintosh Portable was Apple’s first attempt at building a portable computer.

The PowerBook 100

• In 1991 the PowerBook 100 became the worlds first modern laptop

The PowerMac 6100

• Apple switch from using the Motorola 6800 processors to the Power PC chip

• The PowerMac 6100 was the first Mac to use the new Power PC chip

The iMac

• The traditional computer tower was integrated into the monitor

• It was introduced in 1984 and has since evolved through five distinct forms

iPod

• The iPod is the most popular selling mp3 player in world

• To date, there have been six generations of the iPod, as well as a spin-off (the iPod Photo) that was later re-integrated into the main iPod line

iTunes

• In 2003 the iTunes music store was launched for both Mac & Windows

• This online music store allowed people to easily and legally buy songs over the internet for the first time

Processors

• In 2005 Steve Jobs dropped a bomb shell; after 11 years Apple was moving away from the Power PC family of microprocessors and switching to Intel processors

• Intel make the processors in all Macs since 2006

The iMac’s

• In 2006 when the first Intel iMac launched, it was clear that Apple had made a good choice

• IBM had failed to keep pace with it’s Power PC G5 chip. The new core2 duo chips were vastly superior for performance

Intel Mac’s running windows

• This switch of processor chips also gave rise to an interesting new feature for Mac hardware, the ability to run windows

• The ability to run older Mac OS 9 software was removed

The iPhone

• Used the same operating system as the Mac

• Multi touch display to control it

• Amazing internet experience on a phone

• The iPhone has became the worlds most popular phone

The iPad

• A new class of device that fits between a smart phone and a full computer, allowing an unparalleled internet experience and great applications designed specifically for multi touch

• The worlds most popular electronic tablet

Mac Line-up 2012

iPhone 6 and 6plus

iPhone 6 isn’t simply bigger — it’s better in every way. Larger, yet dramatically thinner. More powerful, but remarkably power efficient. With a smooth metal surface that seamlessly meets

the new Retina HD display. It’s one continuous form where hardware and software function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of iPhone that’s better by any measure.

Apple overview

Since its beginnings in 1976 Apple have evolved into one of the biggest computer companies .

They produce the world’s most popular phones and music playersSell millions of songs and videos.

Produce the world’s best engineered and most elegantly designed computers, all running on the world’s most advanced operating system.