Secret Apple computer revealed!

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on January 22, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Well…in 1984, that is. The Mercury News has re-printed an article from 1984 heralding the release of Apple’s then-unknown new Macintosh computer.

After two years of secrecy, brainstorming and sometimes zany company maneuvering, Apple Computer Inc. will unveil a new personal computer Jan. 24 that is the size of a stack of paper and, for about the same price, contains more power than the basic IBM PC.

Known as the Macintosh and considered by analysts to be critical the the future of the company, the machine already is winning rave reviews from the dealers, software developers and industry analysts for its compactness and ease of use.

The machine, which sources way will sell for \$2,495, is designed to catch the fancy of the college students, small businessmen and the American consumer who wants to have ``fun” with a computer. It is priced between the less expensive Apple IIe and the more expensive Lisa.

(via MacRumors)