Evolution of the Mac

It's been over 30 years since the Mac was released. Here is a slide show of the Mac through the years, with pictures, specs and prices. You'll note the first Mac sold for $2,495. Below each picture is a small box with the words "show more". Click this to get a description of what you're seeing. An interesting journey.

Now, if you're really interested in Mac history, here is a slide show of the MacBook over the past 25 years. The first Powerbook was introduced in late 1991 and sold for $2,500. A variety of the MacBook is what I've used over the years.

Looking at the intoductory pricing mentioned above, it seems Apple liked a starting price of around $2,500.

Jim Hamm

iPad, Five Years Later

        "If you own an iPad, you may recall it was released a little over five years ago by Apple. Here is an interesting -- if somewhat lengthy -- article with comments from various writers on their initial and later perspective of what the iPad was all about," says Jim Hamm.  
        He concludes, "Although, for me, the iPad won't replace a computer, I find it quite handy to have, and feel like my iPad and computer work quite well together, and I wouldn't want to be without either."

Try the Apple Quiz

         How much do you know about Apple?   David Passell sends this challenge:  "Here is a link to a quiz on how much you know about Apple. After you finish it you could go on to a quiz on E-readers. I won't tell you how much or how little I found I knew : ( .  Here's the link: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/apple-quiz.htm

History at a Glance

         Maybe History was not your favorite subject in school?  Maybe you're too busy to poke into it now?  Never mind!  Help is here!  
        Jim Hamm forwards this site. "At first glance it may seem a bit confusing," Jim comments.
        Look at it, anyway!   "After you click on one of the buttons on the left, then look on the right side for more options. An interesting and colorful way to present history," Jim says.  You'll want to pass along this info to your kids, grandkids, and friends who like to keep on learning! 
       Note the fascinating background of the Swiss author, Andreas Nothiger.  He writes that he originally designed the graphs representing world history on a Macintosh computer.  
       And before you leave take a look at the "ultimate classical music destination."