Macintosh 128K(1984)

Introducing Macintosh. For the rest of us.

1984.01Macintosh System Software ~ System Software 1.1

Background

Released with much fanfare in January of 1984, the Macintosh was the first affordable computer to include a Graphical User Interface. It was built around the new Motorola 68000 chip, which was significantly faster than previous processors, running at 8 MHz. The Mac came in a small beige case with a black and white monitor built in. It came with a keyboard and mouse, and had a floppy drive that took 400 KB 3.5" disks--the first personal computer to do so. It originally sold for $2,495 U.S.

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Key Specs

Display9-inch Monochrome CRT" Monochrome Display
ChipMotorola 68000
Memory128 KB (Built-in) / Max 1 MB (via Mac Plus 1 Mb Logic Board Kit)
StorageNone
Weight7.5 kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date1984.01
Introduced1984.1
Discontinued1985.10
Original Price$2,495
OS SupportMacintosh System Software ~ System Software 1.1
Support StatusDiscontinued

Chip & Storage

ChipMotorola 68000(8 MHz,single-core,no floating-point coprocessor)
Memory128 KB (Built-in) / Max 1 MB (via Mac Plus 1 Mb Logic Board Kit)
StorageNone
Hard Drive InterfaceNone
FirmwareMacintosh ROM
Graphics MemoryNone

Display

Screen Size9-inch Monochrome CRT"
Screen TypeMonochrome Display
Resolution512 × 342
PPI72

Camera & Audio

Media Drive400 KB floppy drive

Connectivity & Expansion

Expansion SlotsNone
Backup Battery4.5 V Alkaline battery
Power Consumption60 W (Max continuous power)

Body & Dimensions

Width24.4 mm
Height34.5 mm
Thickness27.7 mm
Weight7.5 kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDM0001 / M0001P