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The Evolution of the Macintosh

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This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the arrival of Apple’s Macintosh computer -- the Mac -- which has evolved substantially, especially over the past decade. From only 128KB of memory in the first Mac to 16GB in the current Mac Pro, Apple has continually redefined its products from design and aesthetics to functionality and productivity. The Mac now accounts for 7.5% of the declining PC market, with sales continuing to outperform sales of Windows PCs. Читать дальше...

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