Thursday, April 28, 2011

More Facts? Top 5

Well according to mashable.com, Apple has more interesting facts that the public does not know about. I will outline them here but you should check over at the website and see for yourself.
1. The First Apple Logo Featured Isaac Newton
       - Apple’s most well known, the very first Apple logo featured Sir Isaac Newton sitting under a tree,  with an apple about to hit his head.
2. Wozniak Sold His Scientific Calculator to Raise Capital
     -In order to raise enough money to buy parts and build the first few orders of the Apple I, Steve Jobs sold his Volkswagen van and Wozniak, then an HP employee, sold his calculator for $500.
3. The Apple I Cost $666.66
   -A bargain compared to comuter today huh?
4. 4. Apple Invented the “Dogcow”
    -Never heard of it but okay!
5. The Name “Macintosh” Was Inspired by an Apple
     -It’s often cited that the Apple Lisa was named after Steve Jobs’ daughter, but where did the name “Macintosh” come from?
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  1. KhoshgelMay 4, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Have you ever seen the movie pirates of Sillicon Valley? some of these facts can be seen in the movie. I like fact number 3, with the cost of $666.66 haha sounds like the devil number.

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