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An early TAM prototype from 1996 in the style and materials of the then current macintoshes.

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This years mother earth commitment is not the first time apple try an eco friendly approach to manufacturing its products
With the 1989 the Exxon Valdes oil spill disaster still on peoples minds, in 1991 Apple introduced the Macintosh Eco Classic carved from a solid block of wood

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In 1987 Apple launched the Apple IIe with the new Platinum language design.
Along this model they introduced a low budget entry computer, the Apple IIe Datasette.

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In 1997 Apple and Sony approach each other on the idea to make mobile Playstation games for the Newton. From this idea this Gaming MessagePad codenamed “hammerhead” prototype was born.

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During prototyping the Macintosh there was a lot of experimentation with screen sizes and proportions. This is a rare example of a 128k with a circular screen. #MARCHintosh

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In 1985, Apple tried to make a low budget Macintosh and introduced the Macintosh Mini. It could be paired with the existing Apple Monitor IIc like in this photo. #MARCHintosh

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I can see it up close. Xerox Alto! 💥😍💪🏻

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From my collection
Apple Boxes

Mac Plus
Apple Cube
Apple Tv
Mac mini
Mac Studio

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On this day in 2007 Steve Jobs presented the #iphone

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When Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone in 2007, he started presenting 3 devices: a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone and a breakthrough internet communicator. What almost nobody knew is that those devices existed as internal prototypes.

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In late 1998, trying to lure schools on a less expensive Mac than the “Molar Mac”, Apple introduce this headless Power Macintosh G3 with a moderate success. You can see it now as the father of the Mac mini.

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The CCSCSI
All the speed of SCSI and all the convenience of tape.

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In 2007, for the 30th anniversary, Apple launched the iMac Classic, a tribute to the original Mac. With an Intel Core 2 Duo and a 9" screen.

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@NanoRaptor I think it may have been developed with this machine in mind.

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This 1993 Color Classic prototype is the first attempt from Apple on 3D inmersive experiences, and the predecessor of current augmented reality efforts.

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@NanoRaptor my god

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This 1993 Color Classic prototype is the first attempt from Apple on 3D inmersive experiences, and the predecessor of current augmented reality efforts.

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@sebastien_bour Wow! What size is it?

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Since the 2000’s Apple explored the idea of tablets internally and developed several form-factor prototypes. This one is based on iBook styling and running Mac OS 9.2.

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Also known as the sunflower monitor, this AppleVision 858AVS (built around the 1997 AppleVision/Colorsync 850AV) brought Surround Sound to desktops with its 8 speaker system.

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In 1985 Apple tried to bring compatibility with MacWorks and Macintosh System Software one step further and developed the Macintosh XXL which included a Macintosh XL (a new version of the Lisa) and the new Macintosh (1984) in one package.

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@NanoRaptor Obviously all the ports are still at the bottom.