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Mac (computer)

Mac is a brand of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple since 1984. The name is short for Macintosh (its official name until 1999), a reference to the McIntosh apple. As of 2026, the product lineup includes the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops, and the iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops. Macs are currently sold with…

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Also known as
Macintosh
Developer
Apple Inc.
Lifespan
1984–present
Manufacturer
Apple Inc.
Operating system
macOS "Classic" Mac OS (formerly)
Related
Apple II Apple Lisa iPad

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Mac (computer)

Nodes313
Edges312
Triples21
Avg. degree1.99
Density0.00639
Components1

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Mac (computer)

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Also known as · 1
Mac (computer) → Macintosh
Developer · 1
Mac (computer) → Apple Inc.
Lifespan · 1
Mac (computer) → 1984–present
Manufacturer · 1
Mac (computer) → Apple Inc.
Operating system · 1
Mac (computer) → macOS "Classic" Mac OS (formerly)
Related · 1
Mac (computer) → Apple II Apple Lisa iPad
Released · 1
Mac (computer) → January 24, 1984; 42 years ago (1984-01-24)
Type · 1
Mac (computer) → Desktop computers, all-in-one computers, laptop computers (current)
Website · 1
Mac (computer) → apple.com/mac

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Mac (computer)Also known asMacintosh1.00infobox
Mac (computer)DeveloperApple Inc.1.00infobox
Mac (computer)Lifespan1984–present1.00infobox
Mac (computer)ManufacturerApple Inc.1.00infobox
Mac (computer)Operating systemmacOS "Classic" Mac OS (formerly)1.00infobox
Mac (computer)RelatedApple II Apple Lisa iPad1.00infobox
Mac (computer)ReleasedJanuary 24, 1984; 42 years ago (1984-01-24)1.00infobox
Mac (computer)TypeDesktop computers, all-in-one computers, laptop computers (current)1.00infobox
Mac (computer)Websiteapple.com/mac1.00infobox
mercuryinstance ofThe 2008 MacBook Air was free of toxic chemicals0.80text
bromideinstance ofThe 2008 MacBook Air was free of toxic chemicals0.80text
and PVCinstance ofThe 2008 MacBook Air was free of toxic chemicals0.80text

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