Performancing Metrics  Apple History: The Evolution of Apple
Notebooks  The history of Apple is always facinating to me, the
evolution of the notebook in particular, so I decided to take a
closer look at how the portable computer has evolved over the
years…  Apple has had a long history of producing great notebook
computers. In fact, the first Powerbook is credited with being
the birth of the modern notebook….but their first steps into the
Portable Computer market were less than successful.  Let’s take
a look at the evolution of Apple’s innovative portable computing
line…  The Macintosh Portable (1989)  macintosh_portable.jpg
This 15.8 pound monster of a “portable” machine was released in
1989 to a generally positive reception from critics, but very
poor sales numbers. The system had a black and white active-
matrix LCD screen which was fitted inside a hinged cover that
closed over the keyboard when not in use.  It also featured a
full sized keyboard, trackball mouse, and 10 hours of battery
life…but the heavy