i.gizmodo.com - 1/23/2009
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the perhaps biggest advertisement in history. One that generated millions in free coverage and still does today: 1984—presenting the Apple Macintosh—is still a gem that leaves most people speechless. The production values of this ad, created by Steve ...
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Internet Applauds 25 Years of Apple Macintosh
Today @ PC World —
... ). apple, macintosh, anniversary "In the entertainment industry, it was the dawn of the cinematic Super Bowl ad," writes Caroline McCarthy. "For historians, it was a notable moment in Soviet-tinged pop culture. But in the tech world, this was the birth of Apple as we know it -- 25 years ago this week." Gizmodo also applauds the 1984 commercial and delves into its more technical aspects. Gizmodo's writers also take a time-out for some sentimental praise: "With one single emission, it generated millions of dollars in free coverage and re-runs in TV stations through the nation ...
25 Years of Mac Commemorative Shirts For $5.25 While Supplies Last [Dealzmodo]
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... The designs include an homage to Apple's classic 1984 commercial, and two other designs formed using a "word cloud" that lists every Mac ever made. If you want to get in on the deal, it is a good idea to head over to FastMac before everything is gone. [ ...
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