In what year did the original Macintosh launch?
Answer1984
The first Macintosh went on sale in January 1984.
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7 fact-checked facts about Mac computers, macOS and personal computing history, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the default web browser on macOS?
AnswerSafari
Safari ships as the built-in browser on macOS.
Going deeper
The Macintosh name comes from a variety of which fruit?
AnswerMcIntosh apple
It was named after the McIntosh apple, with the spelling changed.
During which TV event did the famous "1984" Macintosh ad air?
AnswerThe Super Bowl
The ad aired during Super Bowl XVIII in January 1984.
Which Mac laptop was famously pulled from a manila envelope at its 2008 unveiling?
AnswerMacBook Air
Its 2008 debut showed off how thin the MacBook Air was.
Expert level
In 2005-2006, Macs switched from PowerPC processors to chips made by which company?
AnswerIntel
Apple announced the Intel transition in 2005 and shipped Intel Macs in 2006.
How much RAM did the original 1984 Macintosh have?
Answer128 KB
The first model is often called the Macintosh 128K for its memory.
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