The Portable Macintosh: Impressive Specifications and High Price

This chapter discusses the development and launch of the portable Macintosh, which had impressive specifications but was also incredibly expensive. The high price tag limited sales, and Apple overall experienced a drop in sales figures that year. The chapter also highlights the shift in the market with the launch of Windows 3.0, which gained popularity and offered a less expensive alternative to the Macintosh. The chapter ends by mentioning the discontinuation of the Mac Plus and teasing further discussion on Apple and Macintosh history.