Macintosh 128K Launch & ImageWriter Introduction
Apple introduced the Macintosh 128K, an innovative personal computer with a graphical user interface, alongside its companion dot matrix printer, the ImageWriter. This marked the public debut of the Mac ecosystem.
Significance
The simultaneous launch cemented the 'what you see is what you get' (WYSIWYG) promise of the Macintosh. The ImageWriter was crucial for demonstrating the Mac's ability to print sophisticated graphics and fonts, making it an integral part of the early Mac user experience.
Key facts
- Date
- 1984-01-24
- Type
- release
- Location
- Flint Center, De Anza College, Cupertino, California, USA