Apple Mac 30th anniversary: Tracking the Mac through time
We take a look at the evolution of the Mac, the product that catapulted Apple into the spotlight.

1990 - Macintosh LC The Macintosh LC (for low-cost color) introduced affordable color screens and built-in audio input to the masses.
1991 - Powerbook Apple calls the Powerbook "the first truly portable Macintosh." It shifted the keyboard toward the screen, allowing users to rest their palms on the computer while typing. The original Powerbooks were a massive hit with users, capturing 40 per cent of the laptop market.
1992 - Macintosh Quadra 950 The first Macintosh designed with a tower.
1993 - Macintosh TV The Macintosh TV was a basic PC with a TV tuner card built into it, allowing the computer to pick up cable television. Only 10,000 were ever produced. Nearly 20 years later and rumours persist that Apple will imminently launch another TV-based product.
1994 - PowerBook 540c The PowerBook 540c was the first laptop to use a trackpad instead of a trackball, setting the course for every other laptop.
1995 - Macintosh 8500 Introducing import and export capacities for audio and video at near broadcast quality, Apple cites the Macintosh 8500 as "jump starting the popularity of the Mac with video professionals."
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