First Apple computer: 5 interesting facts about Apple 1

What do you know about the first Apple computer in history?

It is undeniable that the Apple It has already become one of the largest companies in the technology and telephony sector in the world!

Over the years, Apple has been growing more and more all over the world. 

But what many people don't know is that the trajectory of the famous 'bitten apple' brand began long before this entire population movement took place.

Although Apple only became a worldwide sensation after the launch of the famous iPhone, the company took its first steps in the technology field in another way: through computers.

And that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in today’s content! 

Here, you will learn 5 interesting facts about the first Apple computer! 

Come and find out more about the origin of this first Apple product, who was involved in this project and other interesting facts about this computer that, despite not being the company's biggest hit, was what opened the doors to the empire that Apple became.

5 interesting facts about the first Apple computer

Do you know the origin of the first Apple computer? And the launch date of this audacious project by the company? 

These and other curiosities about the first Apple computer will be answered in this topic!

Come and find out 5 interesting facts about the first Apple computer!

This first Apple computer was very different from what we understand as a computer.

This isn't a very unusual question, right? After all, given how long it's been since the first Apple computer was released, technology has advanced a lot!

And back then, what we understood as advanced technology was very different from what it is today.

Proof of this is the structure of the first Apple computer.

This first computer was basically just a motherboard. In other words, unlike what we are used to, the first computer did not have a keyboard, monitor or even a case.

Is Steve Jobs the main name behind the first Apple computer?

It is impossible to talk about the success that Apple has achieved over time without talking about him: Steve Jobs.

Before he passed away in 2011, Steve Jobs was the main face of the company at launch events and other types of actions involving the brand for many years.

But was he also as involved in the first Apple computer?

In fact, the big name responsible for assembling the first computer was another Steve. We're talking about Steve Wozniak.

With a degree in electronic engineering, Wozniak had the technical knowledge necessary to lead a project as audacious as the first Apple computer.

But Steve Jobs was also essential for this project to take shape and get off the ground.

To invest in this endeavor and finance this project, Jobs sold a Kombi and Wozniak sold an HP calculator for this creation.

With the money they had saved, they bought the parts needed to continue with their plans to expand the project and create more machines.

And besides Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, a third name was part of the birth of this first project: Ronald Wayne.

While Jobs and Wozniak took care of other, more technical aspects of this first product, Wayne was responsible for the bureaucratic part that a project like this requires.

He was responsible for drafting the company's first articles of association.

The first Apple computer had a very different name than what we know

Today, Apple computers are the famous iMac and Macbook. Known for their high performance and somewhat high price, these computers are one of the brand's main products.

Another name that became quite well-known – and, in a way, was the company's first big name – was Macintosh, Apple's line of computers launched in 1984.

But it was in 1976 – almost 10 years before the Macintosh – that the company's first computer was born. And, obviously, it arrived with a different name from the brand's later releases.

This first computer was the Apple Computer. It was only later that it was named Apple Computer 1.

The price of the first Apple computer

You don't need to be a big fan of the brand to know that one of the main points of Apple products is their somewhat 'salty' prices that may not fit everyone's budget.

To give you an idea – in case you’re not so familiar with this pricing – currently an iMac here in Brazil can cost almost R$15,000!

This high price is much higher than the amount paid for the first Apple computer.

This first Apple model began to be sold for the price of US$$ 666.66.

The first order for Apple computers

Since we've already talked about the price of the first Apple computer, let's also talk about the first order the company received.

The person responsible for starting Apple's sales was Paul Terrell, an acquaintance of the company's founding trio.

Paul was opening the Byte Shop, a computer store. And to do so, Paul ordered 50 machines.

Due to the size of the order, Paul was able to get a discount on the payment for these devices.

In this order, each machine went from US$ 666.66 to US$ 500 per computer.

But despite this discount, the order still had a very significant value: US$$ 25 thousand. 

Not bad for the first order from a company that is just starting out, right? 

Conclusion

So, did you already know these interesting facts about the first Apple computer?

It is clear that a company the size of Apple has gone through several important moments throughout its history.

And it’s very interesting to know a little more about some curiosities that were part of the brand’s history.

This way, we can learn more about Apple and better understand how it became one of the main technology brands in the history of humanity.

And this helps us better understand all the success the brand has achieved throughout its history.

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