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#DYK that #OnThisDay in 1977, first personal computer, the Apple II, went on sale. They were the invention of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. They have the 6502 microprocessor, ability to do Hi-res and Lo-res colour graphics, sound, joystick input, and casette tape I/O. They have a total of eight expansion Slots for adding peripherials. Clock speed is 1MHz and, with Apple's Language Card installed, standard memory size is 64kB. (The Apple I designation referred to an earlier computer that was not much more than a board. You had to supply your own keyboard, monitor and case.) The Apple II was one of three prominent personal computers that came out in 1977. Despite its higher price, it quickly pulled ahead of the TRS-80 and the Commodore Pet. http://ow.ly/hbsE50Owh8W.

In 1984, the Macintosh revolutionized technology by being the first successful computer to use a mouse and a graphical user interface, making it user-friendly and accessible. Powered by the Motorola 68000 microprocessor, it was priced at $2,500 and weighed 16.5 lbs. This innovation set the Macintosh apart from competitors, who were still using more complex, text-based interfaces. This leap in technology not only expanded the market segments but also pushed competitors to innovate similarly, making computers more intuitive and easy to use for everyone. Key Takeaway: Innovation can transform an industry and set new standards. By making technology more accessible and user-friendly, businesses can significantly expand their market and influence competitors to follow suit. #TechnologyInnovation #Macintosh #UserFriendly #TechHistory #Innovation #MarketExpansion #CompetitiveAdvantage #Apple

Chip war is real. It is being fought in parallel with one not beating out the other handsomely yet. The latest chip from Apple, M4, seems to be a lot more powerful than Intel's i9 chip. M4 is a system-on-a-chip with as much as 10-cores with GPU integration. It is being shown first on the latest iPad Pro. Many different chip configurations are popping up in the last two decades. A lot of integration is happening in electronics at hardware level, notably in CPU and GPU design. Apple is developing its own ecosystem of powerful system-on-a-chip designs.

Makes perfect sense when you consider NVIDIA makes more than 80% gross margin on its H100/200 GPUs. NVIDIA’s NVL72 has 72 GPUs and 36 CPUs and costs $2.96 million per rack unit which implies a potential hardware saving for an in-house solution of over $2 million after other part considerations. #artificialintelligence #generativeai #semiconductors

#onthisday in #tech #history -- June 5, 1977 🗓️ The Apple II Enters the Market 🍎 The original Apple II computer goes on sale. The Apple II featured an a 1MHz MOS 6502 processor, an integrated keyboard, a built-in BASIC programming environment, expandable memory (4K expandable to 48K), a monitor capable of color graphics, a sound card, and eight expansion slots. To include all these features in one discrete unit was highly innovative and the reason it is considered the first practical personal computer. However, in the spirit of the original computer hacker, the Apple II was also available as a circuit-board only, without keyboard, power supply, or case. A couple of years later, the combination of the Apple II series and the first “killer app” of the business world, the VisiCalc spreadsheet program, popularizes personal computers among business users. This sudden success of the “home computer” in the business world surprises established technology companies and eventually leads IBM to scramble to develop their IBM PC. From Marcel Brown thisdayintechhistory.com #computers #apple #1970s #vintage #retro

A good summary of NPU development compiled from PC Pro magazine: 0.6 TOPS: Apple A11 (used in iPhone X) - 2017 3 TOPS: Snapdragon 845 (used in Android) - 2018 11 TOPS: Apple M1 - 2020 11 TOPS: Intel mobile Meteor Lake - 2023 29 TOPS: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC - 2024 38 TOPS: Apple M4 - 2024 45 TOPS: Snapdragon X Elite (used in Microsoft Copilot+ PCs) - 2024 50 TOPS: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 - 2024 3,026 TOPS: Nvidia H100 And the reasons why I picked a laptop running on AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 instead of Snapdragon X Elite (slow x86 emulation performance) or Intel (poor NPU performance and serious CPU issues): “…the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 365 and HX 370 laptop chips boast 50 TOPS of NPU power. The chipset also leans on the CPU and GPU for extra AI help, adding up to a claimed total of 80 TOPS for the entire system – always presuming that you’re not using the hardware for anything else at the time.” https://lnkd.in/gf4y_j2f

New Post: Here’s how Qualcomm’s new laptop chips really stack up to Apple, Intel, and AMD

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon X Platform, a chip to bring AI features to PCs starting at $600, with laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and others coming “early 2025” (Ian King/Bloomberg) 

🚀 Exciting Read Alert! 🚀 Check out my latest article on Medium, where I explore why the ASUS ZenBook S16 stands out as the ultimate MacBook challenger in 2023. If you're on the lookout for a powerful, sleek, and efficient laptop, this might be the perfect read for you! 💻✨ Read the full article here: Medium Article https://lnkd.in/dBDAgCJk #Tech #Laptops #ASUSZenBookS16 #MacBookChallenger #Innovation #Medium ---

🚀 **Apple's Leap into the Future: Introducing the M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips!** 🚀 👨💻 During the recent Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled its *most potent chips* to date - the M1 Pro and M1 Max. These are not just upgrades; they're transformations poised to redefine the performance of Mac computers. 💡 The M1 Pro is designed with up to 10 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores, boasting performance speeds up to 2x faster than its predecessor, the M1 chip. In comparison, the M1 Max takes it a notch higher with up to 32 GPU cores, offering speed that's up to 3x faster than the M1 Pro! Both chips support massive increases in unified memory, with the M1 Max handling up to 128GB. This enhancement caters explicitly to intensive professional workflows like video editing and 3D rendering. Plus, they're equipped with Thunderbolt and PCIe expansion, enabling connection to external GPUs and other high-performance peripherals. 🖥️ Imagine applying these chips in the new Mac models, such as the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros and the Mac Mini. The possibilities for professionals and creatives are endless! 🤔 Have you ever felt limited by your device's capabilities when managing heavy tasks? What implications do you think these new chips will have on your workflow or the tech industry? 🚀 Stay tuned as we await more information on the release and pricing. These are exciting times for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike! #AppleEvent #TechInnovation #M1Pro #M1Max #MacBookPro #MacMini #ProfessionalComputing ✨ Your thoughts and experiences are invaluable - share them below! 🗨️💬