The Mac Turns 30: Inside the Incredible Evolution of Apple's PC

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Yohana Desta
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The Mac Turns 30: Inside the Incredible Evolution of Apple's PC
In this March 28, 1984, file photo, thousands of Apple Macintosh computers sit on double decked manufacturing lines. Credit: Paul Sakuma, File

The almighty Apple Macintosh turns 30 years old on Jan. 24.

Over the years, the popular computer has been molded into many shapes and sizes, constantly in redesign mode. Championed by the revolutionary Steve Jobs, Mac computers have risen to the top of the food chain, one of Apple's many landmark achievements. These days, most Mac computers are sleek and slender, sporting a crisp display and a variety of different size options.

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Though Apple has released hundreds of models over the years, we highlighted some important inventions that truly exemplify how far the Mac has come. See the remarkable evolution of the personal computer.

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