Released in 1984 the original Apple Macintosh 128k might not have been Steven Wozniak's dream computer, but it definitely was an incredibly successful, well designed, very beautiful, quite innovative, successful and ridiculously pricey computer. Then again, you know that, don't you? IF not THEN click.
To own one, you could try this Macintosh 128k auction. The seller ships worldwide and includes an Apple carry bag, the external drive, a keyboard and the highly historic mouse. Mind you, to get the thing working you'll probably have to replace its ROM chips. Other than this, the computer is in excellent cosmetic condition and sports the most beautiful 9" monitor you'll ever see.
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That's sweet, Apple computers always have that nice feeling, even years after their release... They've always been pricey too, but some games really make the effort worthy
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. And I really love that detailed black and white picture they tend to sport.
ReplyDeleteGot to love old Macs. They're great computers and never seem to date in the way old PCs do. Put this machine alongside a 1984 IBM and ask yourself which one looks better. And that's before you get to the mouse-driven operating system.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is, a lot of people slated Apple for the original Mac for being an all-in-one with next to no expandability. And yet what's the first new Mac Apple introduced as soon as Steve Jobs regained control? The iMac. An all-in-one with limited expandability and a fancy coloured case. Suddenly that was revolutionary, even though it was to all intents and purposes an updated version of the original Mac.
Fully agree with you (again) Bob. Especially on the loving them old Macs part. I will after all try to grab a lovely Mac Classic sooner or later. Love the compactness and excellent design of the thing.
ReplyDeleteWe're gonna have to find something to disagree on soon, Gnome. People will start to talk.
ReplyDeleteNever had a Mac myself but played many a game on a 512K at a friend's house and I have to agree that the detailed black and white graphics were unique and looked very cool. Like pen and ink drawings.
ReplyDelete@ Bob: Oh my. You are right! I thus disagree on the subject of our constant agreement.
ReplyDelete@ MadPlanet: Exactly. The closest thing to beautiful paper until the Kindle arrived. And it did sport some excellent games too.