Apple’s System Software 5.0 and 5.1, an operating system designed and developed for Macintosh computers, was first released on October 8th, 1987. The new software, distributed on four floppy disks and three floppy discs with manuals, came with a retail price of $49. One of the most notable features of System Software 5.0 was the…

On August 1, 1987, Apple introduced the ImageWriter LQ, a part of their Apple Printer series. This innovative device was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple until its discontinuation on December 1, 1990. The ImageWriter LQ was a versatile printer that featured the ability to print in one or four colors, with a maximum resolution…

On March 2, 1987, Apple introduced the world to the Apple Extended Keyboard, a pointing device designed to be part of the Apple Keyboard series. This new keyboard featured new Function Keys on the top row and was designed to be compatible with both the Macintosh and Apple II product lines. With its sleek design…

On March 2, 1987, Apple introduced the Macintosh II, a personal computer that marked a significant step forward in the Macintosh series. The Macintosh II was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1987 to 1990 and was considered a powerful and versatile computer at the time. The Macintosh II was powered by a 16…

On March 2, 1987, Apple introduced the AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor as part of their Apple Monitor series. This 13-inch display was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple, and was specifically tailored for use with the Macintosh II computer. The monitor featured a resolution of up to 640 x 480 pixels, a screen with 69…

On March 2nd, 1987, Apple introduced the world to the Apple Standard Keyboard as part of their Apple Keyboard series. This pointing device was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1987 to 1990 and was introduced alongside the Macintosh II and Macintosh SE. The Apple Standard Keyboard also known as Apple Keyboard was similar…

On March 2nd, 1987, Apple introduced the Macintosh SE, a personal computer that would go on to become a classic in the Macintosh series. This new computer was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1987 to 1989, and it was the first Macintosh computer to feature an 8 MHz Motorola 68000 processor, a 9″…

Apple has always been a pioneer in the world of technology, and its operating systems are no exception. In 1987, the company released System Software 2.0, an operating system that was designed and developed alongside Apple’s Macintosh computers. This release marked a significant milestone in the history of Apple’s operating systems, as it introduced a…

On January 1st, 1987, Apple introduced a new addition to its Apple II series: the Apple IIe Platinum. This personal computer was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple for a period of six years, until its discontinuation on November 1st, 1993. The Apple IIe Platinum was a significant upgrade from its predecessors in the Apple…