Macintosh 512K Personal Computer, Model M0001W, 1985
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In 1984, the Apple Macintosh became the first popular personal computer to feature the now-ubiquitous mouse and "graphical user interface" desktop. Despite the Mac's relatively high price, its user-friendly features helped it demystify computing for many people without a technical bent. This computer is a Macintosh 512k, released in 1985 with increased memory.
In 1984, the Apple Macintosh became the first popular personal computer to feature the now-ubiquitous mouse and "graphical user interface" desktop. Despite the Mac's relatively high price, its user-friendly features helped it demystify computing for many people without a technical bent. This computer is a Macintosh 512k, released in 1985 with increased memory.
Artifact
Microcomputer
Date Made
1985
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, California, Cupertino
Creator Notes
Made in the United States and Japan for Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, California.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Your Place in Time
Object ID
99.99.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in (computer)
Width: 9.75 in (computer)
Length: 10.75 in (computer)
Height: 2.25 in (keyboard)
Width: 13.25 in (keyboard)
Length: 5.75 in (keyboard)
Height: 1.5 in (mouse)
Width: 2.375 in (mouse)
Length: 37.5 in (mouse (with cable))
Height: 3 in (disk drive)
Width: 5.25 in (disk drive)
Length: 7.25 in (disk drive)
Height: 4.75 in (printer)
Width: 17 in (printe)
Length: 12.5 in (printer)
Inscriptions
computer: Macintosh 512K / Apple Computer, Inc. / Cupertino, California 95014 / Made in U.S.A. / Model Number: / M0001W / 512K / FCC / ID:BCG9GRM0001 keyboard:Apple Computer, Inc. / Model Number:M0110 / Made in U.S.A. / Serial Number G535M011001717 mouse:Apple Computer, Inc. / Model Number:M0100 / Made in U.S.A. / Serial Number:G538MO10001300 disk drive:Apple Computer, Inc. / Model Number:M0130 / Made in Japan / Serial Number:Y44143PM0130 / FCC ID:BCG96AM0130 printer:apple computer / Model A9MO303/Serial No. / 828526 / FCC ID:BCG98UA9MO303PNTR / MADE IN JAPAN
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