Apple introduced the Macintosh computer in 1984.
Apple unveiled the Macintosh on January 24, 1984, after a famous television advertisement aired during the Super Bowl. The computer emphasized a graphical user interface, icons, windows, and a mouse, making personal computing more approachable than command-line systems.
The original Macintosh had a 9-inch monochrome display and used Motorola’s 68000 processor. It did not initially include a hard drive, relying on floppy disks for software and file storage. Its design and interface influenced later generations of Apple computers.
The Macintosh line was later renamed Mac. It became one part of Apple’s broader product portfolio, alongside the iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and services. The Macintosh should not be confused with the Apple II, which Apple released earlier and which helped establish the company in the personal-computer market.