The Products of Apple
Challenge your tech-savvy crowd with this trivia game featuring Apple Computer's biggest hits (and many misses).
15 questions · Published February 7, 2022
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. A functional specimen of the first Apple computer from 1976, the __________, sold at auction in November 2021 for $500,000.
The functioning Apple-I from 1976, originally priced at $666 due to co-founder Steve Wozniak's fondness for repeating digits, as well as a one-third markup on the wholesale cost, sold at a November 2021 auction for $500,000.
- Multiple Choice
2. Which author's novel inspired the Ridley Scott-directed commercial that first introduced the Apple Macintosh computer in 1984?
The commercial, which famously only aired nationally once, during Super Bowl XVIII, was titled "Big Brother" and was an allusion to George Orwell's novel "1984."
- Multiple Choice
3. Released in 1989 and weighing in at a whopping ______ pounds, the Mac Portable failed to catch on due to its less than ideal weight.
FUN FACT
The sixteen pounds did NOT include the AC power adapter or the softshell case.
- Multiple Choice
4. Apple’s first Personal Digital Assistant, __________, arrived in 1993, and featured freehand drawing, handwriting recognition, and an address book.
The Newton's ability to recognize handwriting was initially not very good, but was sorted out in later versions. The Newton was ultimately discontinued in 1998.
- Multiple Choice
5. Which product, featuring a translucent shell, a built in handle, and a uniquely round design, was introduced and marketed towards students in 1999?
With its unusual clamshell design and coloring, the iBook was mocked by critics as the "toilet seat" laptop but its functionality and low price point made it a big seller for Apple.
The iBook was originally released in five unique colors, referred to by Apple as flavors: Tangerine, Blueberry, Graphite, Indigo, and Key Lime.
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