Apple's Most Legendary Products That You May Have Forgotten
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Apple I (1976-1977)
The first brainchild of Apple's wasn't its prettiest gadget, but it got the job done. Designed by Steve Wozniak, the Apple I computer was the first product sold by the upstart company. It was marketed as the first low-cost microcomputer system with a video terminal plus 8K bytes of RAM on just a single card. It originally sold for $666.66 when it was first released. However, only about 25 units were sold. As Apple grew in size, it removed its first computer from its lineup.
Apple I (1976-1977)
The first brainchild of Apple's wasn't its prettiest gadget, but it got the job done. Designed by Steve Wozniak, the Apple I computer was the first product sold by the upstart company. It was marketed as the first low-cost microcomputer system with a video terminal plus 8K bytes of RAM on just a single card. It originally sold for $666.66 when it was first released. However, only about 25 units were sold. As Apple grew in size, it removed its first computer from its lineup.
Apple II (1977-1993)
This was the computer that put the company on the map, and it was on the market for an incredible period of 16 years. Apple made over $100 million from sales of this computer during the first few years. The Apple II computer was marketed as being “small, reliable, and convenient” when it first came out. Although the technology is now considered to be obsolete, it was groundbreaking at first. More importantly, the Apple II showed the world that there is a large market for personal computers.
Apple Lisa (1983-1986)
Here’s one product that Apple would like you to forget about. The Apple Lisa was a personal computer that had been in development for years. Its features included protected memory for data. When Lisa finally reached the market, it flopped. Critics cited the computer’s poor performance and high cost as the reasons behind the failure. Things got so destructive at Apple that Steve Jobs was forced out of the project. He then went to a new project: Macintosh.
Macintosh (1984-1995)
This all-in-one personal computer turned Apple into a household name and set the standard for the entire industry. The public was first introduced with the Macintosh during the famous 1984 television commercial that ran during the Super Bowl. The first model had 128 KB of RAM. Throughout the years, the Macintosh was sold in many different incarnations. However, they all generally had the same model and case. The difference was that the following versions had more memory and features.
PowerBook (1991-2006)
After Steve Jobs left Apple, the company released many products that were seen as flops. The PowerBook was one of the exceptions to the rule. This was an award-winning laptop that Apple revised every few years. The PowerBook was regarded as a high-functioning laptop for professionals, and it was released in different speeds and sizes. The MacBook eventually replaced this product.
Newton (1993-1995)
Long before Apple released mobile devices, they had the Newton. It was an early device that came out during the crazy PDA-era of the 1990s. While the Newton had handwriting recognition technology, it was simply too pricey for the average consumer to swallow. There were also some glitches within the product that involved the handwriting recognition technology. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in the late 90s, he discontinued the Newton once and for all.
iMac (1998–Present)
When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, he needed to ensure that the company had a new hit computer product. Luckily for him, the iMac was that product. In 1998, the iMac turned Apple into a mainstream computer company again. The first version came out in different colors. However, Jobs made a controversial decision to change the hardware to fit the popular Windows PC computers that time. The decision paid off big as the iMac became a hit. Years later, Apple transitioned the iMac from PowerPC-based to Intel-based.
iBook (1999-2006)
Although the PowerBook served as a high-quality laptop from Apple, the company realized it needed something that would woo the average consumer. Enter the iBook in 1999. This revolutionary computer was the first to offer Wi-Fi connectivity. The first incarnation of the iBook looked like a clamshell and it was nicknamed that way. It eventually was shaped like rectangle. While the iBook had its problems, it served as an important device for so many people.
iPod (2001-Present)
Along with iTunes, the iPod forever changed the way how people listen to music. There were other portable media players on the market at the time (and they were sure cheaper). However, the iPod was a brand like no other. Before smartphones, the iPod represented the most portable way for music fans to listen to their favorite songs during the early 2000s. It came in five different models: Classic, Mini, Nano, Shuffle, and Touch. As of today, the Shuffle is the only version that remains on the market. There were some issues regarding batteries and durability, but overall the iPod was an innovative product.
Mac Pro (2006-Present)
The Mac Pro had been so popular for over a decade that Apple only needed two versions during that time. The first was the aluminum case and the second looked more like a cylinder. These workstation and server computers use an Intel Xeon G5 in its current incarnation. The technology behind the Mac Pro has been overall very positive, and many people still rely on this product. Apple will also release a third version of the product eventually.
MacBook Pro (2006-Current)
For many users, the MacBook Pro has become the standard by which all laptops must live by. It is considered to be the high-end version of a MacBook. There have been four generations of MacBook Pros. All of them had 13-inch or 15 inch screens (and a few even sported 17-inch screens). This sturdy laptop is used by both amateurs and working professionals. When the MacBook Pro was first released, many people praised the laptop for its faster speed and enhanced capabilities. The third generation has Retina Display, which is very popular.
iPhone (2007-Present)
This is the phone that forever altered the cell phone industry. Although there have been multiple versions of this phone on the market, the iPhone continues to be the most popular smartphone in the United States. And while the iPhone was technically not the first smartphone, it was probably the first smartphone for many people. The iPhone comes with numerous options for memory storage. Some of the most popular features on the iPhone include Siri, a fingerprint scanner, and a facial recognition system.
MacBook Air (2008- Present)
The MacBook Air served originally as a more consumer-friendly version of the MacBook Pro with less hardware. But throughout the years, the MacBook Air has taken on a shape of its own and it is now as popular as its predecessor. There have been numerous MacBook Air models, and they all have been impressive in their own ways. There are both 11-inch and 13-inch models on the market. And while the laptop was greeted with mixed reviews when it first launched, it is now considered to be a high-quality laptop.
iPad (2010-Present)
When Apple first released the iPad, some questioned the purpose of the product. But we now know that the iPad is a big winner. There are many tablet devices on the market, but the iPad might be the gold standard. It has an extremely, user-friendly interface that fits the design well. Apple has released numerous versions of iPads throughout the years such as the iPad Air, the iPad Mini, and the iPad Pro. And Apple is still planning to create new versions of the iPad.
Apple Watch (2015-Present)
Since the passing of Steve Jobs in 2011, the Apple Watch has emerged as the biggest hit from the company. It became the best-selling wearable device when it first came out in 2015. While there are other smartwatches and fitness tracking watches on the market, the Apple Watch stands above the rest. Apple has released a total of three generations of the gadget by the end of 2017. All of the devices run watchOS and there are similar apps on it similar to an iPhone or an iPad.
