From its humble beginnings in Steve Jobs’s garage, Apple has become one of the most easily recognizable brands in the world. The tech gia...
From its humble beginnings in Steve Jobs’s garage, Apple has become one of the most easily recognizable brands in the world. The tech giant is best known for going against the grain, producing a suite of devices that are intuitive and keep the balance of form and function.
One of the most iconic Apple products is the MacBook. With its current sleek and minimalist design housing powerful technology, the ubiquitous Apple laptop has come a long way from its origins.
In 1991, Apple debuted its first foray into creating laptops, the PowerBook. It sported features like a set-back keyboard, spacing for palm rests, and a front-and-center trackball that can be used by both left- and right-hand users. For 15 years, the PowerBook underwent many changes, leading up to what would become the MacBook’s recognizable features.
Finally, the MacBook made its debut in 2006. Powered by an Intel processor—a first for portable Mac computers—the first MacBook boasted of a 15-inch screen, dual-core processor, backlit keyboard, brighter display, scrolling trackpad, and a built-in iSight webcam. This device performed around four times better than its predecessor, the PowerBook G4.
Apple proceeded to double-down on improvements, debuting the MacBook Air in 2008 as the world’s thinnest laptop. The year also saw the release of the 2nd Gen MacBook Pro, with the now-iconic aluminum unibody design. This version of the MacBook Pros also sported a clickable multitouch trackpad, which supported two, three, and four-finger gestures.
With these perks, eco-friendly components, and next-level graphic displays, this model became Apple’s top best-seller.
In 2012, the 3rd Gen MacBook Pro was introduced with a game-changing feature—the Retina display. This cutting-edge technology allowed for higher pixel density, raising the screen resolution for crisper, more defined text, graphics, and images. At the time of its release, it was the highest resolution available for laptops on the market.
With the announcement of the 2020 MacBook Pro, Apple continues to build on its legacy with upgrades to key features. With new keyboard mechanisms, a rumored mini LED display, native 5G connectivity support, and the top-tier power of Intel’s 10th generation processors, the future of the MacBook is nothing short of amazing.
Whether you’re an Apple geek or simply someone who appreciates good tech when you see it, following Infographic developed by Macs4u shares a more detailed history of the MacBook—how it started and how far it’s come, as well as the general outlook for the upcoming 2020 MacBook release.
One of the most iconic Apple products is the MacBook. With its current sleek and minimalist design housing powerful technology, the ubiquitous Apple laptop has come a long way from its origins.
In 1991, Apple debuted its first foray into creating laptops, the PowerBook. It sported features like a set-back keyboard, spacing for palm rests, and a front-and-center trackball that can be used by both left- and right-hand users. For 15 years, the PowerBook underwent many changes, leading up to what would become the MacBook’s recognizable features.
Finally, the MacBook made its debut in 2006. Powered by an Intel processor—a first for portable Mac computers—the first MacBook boasted of a 15-inch screen, dual-core processor, backlit keyboard, brighter display, scrolling trackpad, and a built-in iSight webcam. This device performed around four times better than its predecessor, the PowerBook G4.
Apple proceeded to double-down on improvements, debuting the MacBook Air in 2008 as the world’s thinnest laptop. The year also saw the release of the 2nd Gen MacBook Pro, with the now-iconic aluminum unibody design. This version of the MacBook Pros also sported a clickable multitouch trackpad, which supported two, three, and four-finger gestures.
With these perks, eco-friendly components, and next-level graphic displays, this model became Apple’s top best-seller.
In 2012, the 3rd Gen MacBook Pro was introduced with a game-changing feature—the Retina display. This cutting-edge technology allowed for higher pixel density, raising the screen resolution for crisper, more defined text, graphics, and images. At the time of its release, it was the highest resolution available for laptops on the market.
With the announcement of the 2020 MacBook Pro, Apple continues to build on its legacy with upgrades to key features. With new keyboard mechanisms, a rumored mini LED display, native 5G connectivity support, and the top-tier power of Intel’s 10th generation processors, the future of the MacBook is nothing short of amazing.
Whether you’re an Apple geek or simply someone who appreciates good tech when you see it, following Infographic developed by Macs4u shares a more detailed history of the MacBook—how it started and how far it’s come, as well as the general outlook for the upcoming 2020 MacBook release.
Infographic: MacBook Evolution, Progression and History
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