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Evolution of the iMac

  • Steve Wozniak

    Created the first Apple computer, the Apple I, alongside Steve Jobs.
  • Macintosh 128K

    Macintosh 128K
    This was the very first Macintosh computer, the earliest predecessor to the iMacs we have today.
  • Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs
    Steve Jobs enters the world, destined to lead the way and be the face of Macintosh computers.
  • Ronald Wayne

    He acted as the parent of the other two co-founders of Apple, creating the logo, and writing the Apple I manual.
  • Macintosh 512K

    Macintosh 512K
    An update to the original 128K computer.
  • Macintosh XL

    Macintosh XL
    An updated version of the Apple Lisa, a different line of computers than the 128K and 512K computers.
  • Macintosh Plus

    Macintosh Plus
    It was a drastic improvement to the 512K, able to hold 1 MB of RAM.
  • Macintosh 512Ke

    Macintosh 512Ke
    Used as a cheaper alternative to the "top of the line" Macintosh Plus.
  • Macintosh SE

    Macintosh SE
    First Mac with internal drive bay for a hard disk.
  • Macintosh SE/30

    Macintosh SE/30
    This was the fastest of the original black and white Macintosh computers.
  • Macintosh Classic

    Macintosh Classic
    This computer ran 25% faster than the previous high standard model, the Macintosh Plus.
  • Macintosh Classic II

    Macintosh Classic II
    This computer marks the last time a floppy disk as well as being black and white was used in a Mac model.
  • Macintosh Color Classic

    Macintosh Color Classic
    It was the first Mac computer to use color within its display.
  • Macintosh Color Classic II

    Macintosh Color Classic II
    Double the RAM capacity and speed of Macintosh Color Classic.
  • iMac G3

    iMac G3
    The original iMac.
  • Industrial Revolution: Mass Production

    Industrial Revolution: Mass Production
    Mass production allowed many computers to be built, allowing many computers to be distributed and sold. (Year:1760-1830)
  • Industrial Revolution: Glass

    Industrial Revolution: Glass
    The cylinder process, an effective way of making glass is invented and used, allowing us now to incorperate glass in computers.
  • Industrial Revolution: Interchangeable Parts

    Industrial Revolution: Interchangeable Parts
    Having computer motherboards all be different from one another would be a worldwide nightmare because computers often break down. This invention really helped out in cost and efficiency. (Year:1801)
  • iMac G4

    iMac G4
    Created a new look for Macintosh computers and replaced the long outdated Apple G3.
  • eMac

    eMac
    Replaced the iMac G3 as the educational oriented computer in America.
  • iMac G5

    iMac G5
    Provided a sleek white look as well as 400 MHz of memory as well as 80 GBs on the hard drive.
  • Polycarbonate iMacs

    Polycarbonate iMacs
    This is the first of the many models of the Intel core based Apple iMacs.
  • Aluminum Case iMacs

    Aluminum Case iMacs
    Replaces the polycarbonate iMacs and contains much more memory than it.
  • Unibody iMacs

    Unibody iMacs
    These iMacs' screens come in larger sizes, they have much more RAM space, and much more memory than the previous model.
  • Unibody iMacs (Core i7)

    Unibody iMacs (Core i7)
    This version provides a better camera, twice as much memory, and a faster processor than 2009's model.
  • Aluminum Case iMacs (current)

    Aluminum Case iMacs (current)
    This was the latest model of the iMac with the 21.5" and the 27" version.