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Scarce, complete example of the limited edition Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (TAM), released by Apple in 1997 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the company's founding. Aimed at the executive market, the innovative computer boasted a $7,499 price tag and a feature-rich design that set it apart from virtually all personal computers of the era. This example has the 'FatBac' upgrade with original hardware; the original 'slimmer' back is included. Accompanied by its original box, which retains the original Apple Computer shipping label dated March 17, 1998. In like-new, working condition, in its original packaging, complete with all cables, manuals, and accessories; the box features slight overall wear, including tape remnants and small tears.
This Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh set (Part No. M4934LL/A, Serial No. MW7516DU8HA) includes the computer with a built-in 12.1" LCD screen, Bose speakers, and vertically-mounted CD-ROM drive; keyboard with built-in trackpad; base unit power supply/subwoofer; remote control; and user's manual.
Despite its feature-rich technology, the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh was met with slow sales, presumably due to its price tag and limited means for expansion. However, its design proved influential in future product lines; until recently, modern iMacs featured vertically oriented optical drives behind their LCD screens (similar to the floppy drive on the TAM), and the Magic Trackpad is offered as a popular peripheral (like the trackpad on the TAM keyboard).
