From Macintosh to iMac: Apple's Evolution in Personal Computing

Sep 17, 2023 | Elif VURAL

From Macintosh to iMac: Apple's Evolution in Personal Computing

In 1976, an innovative tech venture was birthed by two college dropouts, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Dubbed Apple Computers, Inc., their mission was to craft user-friendly computers ideal for homes and offices. The now-iconic logo, a partially bitten apple, adorns some of today's most coveted gadgets.

Although Apple's early computers bore the company's name, its contemporary line-up is christened after a favorite fruit: the apple. But why Macintosh? And when did the transition to the renowned "iMac" take place?

 

The Inception of Macintosh


Jef Raskin, an Apple employee in the late 1970s, envisioned an affordable computer for everyday users. Naming it after his favorite apple variety, the McIntosh, legal constraints mandated a slight name tweak. Given a team in 1979, Raskin worked on creating a budget-friendly, intuitive computer. Despite the success of Apple I and Apple II (with the latter pioneering color graphics), Apple's third endeavor, Lisa, launched in 1983, couldn't replicate the success. Yet, the technical innovations from Lisa significantly boosted Macintosh's capabilities, notably with the integration of the Motorola 68000 microprocessor.

As Macintosh outperformed, Steve Jobs shifted his attention from Lisa to this new project in 1981. However, due to disagreements, Raskin exited the team. By 1984, Macintosh, featuring the then-novel mouse and graphical user interface, became commercially available and soon overshadowed Lisa's sales.

The Emergence of the iMac


Jobs's exit from Apple in 1985 marked a hiatus, but he returned a decade later during a company downturn. 1998 saw the introduction of the iMac, an all-in-one desktop notable for its unique design. Its simplicity in setup and immediate internet connectivity made it an instant hit, rebranding Macintosh in the process.

But what's with the "i"? Ken Segall, from Apple's advertising agency, had to pitch the name twice to Jobs, who initially favored "MacMan." According to Segall, the "i" symbolized not only "internet" but also "innovation" and "individuality." This prefix eventually became synonymous with Apple's products and software, representing both revolutionary and personal attributes.

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