Factbox: Apple products that changed history

Here is a list of 10 creations by Apple, under former CEO Steve Jobs, that will be remembered in the history of technology.

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Apple I (1976) — Apple's first product was a computer for hobbyists and engineers, made in small numbers.

Apple II (1977) -- The Apple II with a one-megahertz processor becomes the first mass produced computer and an instant hit.

Lisa (1983) — The first personal computer featuring a mouse for navigating and desktop icons and folders, is introduced. Its failure is blamed on a daunting price of nearly $10,000

Macintosh (1984) — The Macintosh PC makes its debut. It is affordable and features innovations such as a disk drive, built-in monitor, and a mouse.

NeXT computer (1989) — After being forced out of Apple, Jobs started a company that built a powerful workstation computer. The world's first Web browser was created on one. Its software also lives on as the basis for today's Macintosh and iPhone operating system.

iMac (1998) — Jobs revamps Apple's product line, churning out colorful $1,300 iMac PCs with monitors and drives in the same casing. Watch Steve Jobs introducing the iMac

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iPod (2001) — Apple launches the iPod pocket digital music player for $399 and opens its first retail store in Palo Alto. Watch Steve Jobs introducing the iPod

iTunes store (2003) — Apple opens online music store iTunes

IPhone (2007) — Apple kicks off the era of the touchscreen smartphone with the new iPhone. Watch Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone

iPad (2010) — Jobs unveils the iPad tablet computer, a huge hit after it goes on sale in April. Apple passes Microsoft in May as the largest US technology company in terms of market value.



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