Apple Design History: Handles (Thread)
The use of a handle in the Macintosh helped introduce the computer as a friendly appliance into the home. It helped customers unbox, place, and set up their new device.
The use of a handle in the Macintosh helped introduce the computer as a friendly appliance into the home. It helped customers unbox, place, and set up their new device.
The use of a handle in the Macintosh helped introduce the computer as a friendly appliance into the home. It helped customers unbox, place, and set up their new device.
The use of a handle in the Macintosh helped introduce the computer as a friendly appliance into the home. It helped customers unbox, place, and set up their new device.
The eMate 300, intended for the education market, featured a handle to help students run from classroom to classroom.
The eMate 300, intended for the education market, featured a handle to help students run from classroom to classroom.
The eMate 300, intended for the education market, featured a handle to help students run from classroom to classroom.
The eMate 300, intended for the education market, featured a handle to help students run from classroom to classroom.
The iMac's handle, much like the handle of the original Macintosh, helped first time computer buyers get acquainted with the new technology through a familiar interface. This handle also served an additional purpose: ventilation.
The iMac's handle, much like the handle of the original Macintosh, helped first time computer buyers get acquainted with the new technology through a familiar interface. This handle also served an additional purpose: ventilation.
The iMac's handle, much like the handle of the original Macintosh, helped first time computer buyers get acquainted with the new technology through a familiar interface. This handle also served an additional purpose: ventilation.
The iMac's handle, much like the handle of the original Macintosh, helped first time computer buyers get acquainted with the new technology through a familiar interface. This handle also served an additional purpose: ventilation.
The 4 handles sticking out from the G3 / G4 tower design serve as both grips and feet. They also give the illusion of speed, like spoilers from a car.
The 4 handles sticking out from the G3 / G4 tower design serve as both grips and feet. They also give the illusion of speed, like spoilers from a car.
The 4 handles sticking out from the G3 / G4 tower design serve as both grips and feet. They also give the illusion of speed, like spoilers from a car.
The 4 handles sticking out from the G3 / G4 tower design serve as both grips and feet. They also give the illusion of speed, like spoilers from a car.
The 4 handles sticking out from the G3 / G4 tower design serve as both grips and feet. They also give the illusion of speed, like spoilers from a car.
The iBook's handle was built in conjunction with the hinge system, between the screen and body. The handle could be lifted out to carry, or tucked away into the hinge.
The iBook's handle was built in conjunction with the hinge system, between the screen and body. The handle could be lifted out to carry, or tucked away into the hinge.
The iBook's handle was built in conjunction with the hinge system, between the screen and body. The handle could be lifted out to carry, or tucked away into the hinge.
The handle on the G4 Cube was released through a special mechanism. The handle was only used to pull the body out of the case, not for lifting or transporting.
The handle on the G4 Cube was released through a special mechanism. The handle was only used to pull the body out of the case, not for lifting or transporting.
The handle on the G4 Cube was released through a special mechanism. The handle was only used to pull the body out of the case, not for lifting or transporting.
The handle on the G4 Cube was released through a special mechanism. The handle was only used to pull the body out of the case, not for lifting or transporting.
Borrowing from its predecessors, the G5 / Mac Pro's 4 spoilers here serve similar purposes: raise it up off the floor or desk, make it easy to lift, make it look fast.
Borrowing from its predecessors, the G5 / Mac Pro's 4 spoilers here serve similar purposes: raise it up off the floor or desk, make it easy to lift, make it look fast.
Borrowing from its predecessors, the G5 / Mac Pro's 4 spoilers here serve similar purposes: raise it up off the floor or desk, make it easy to lift, make it look fast.
The Mac Pro (2019) features two integrated handles, sitting on top for lifting. There is also a switch handle to toggle the lock of the removable casing.
The Mac Pro (2019) features two integrated handles, sitting on top for lifting. There is also a switch handle to toggle the lock of the removable casing.
The Mac Pro (2019) features two integrated handles, sitting on top for lifting. There is also a switch handle to toggle the lock of the removable casing.
The Mac Pro (2019) features two integrated handles, sitting on top for lifting. There is also a switch handle to toggle the lock of the removable casing.
Looking back, handles served many great purposes but are now limited to the Mac Pro. I find this a little strange because we are living in a time where we need handles more than ever. Photos like these go viral based on how people interact and hold their technology.
Looking back, handles served many great purposes but are now limited to the Mac Pro. I find this a little strange because we are living in a time where we need handles more than ever. Photos like these go viral based on how people interact and hold their technology.
Looking back, handles served many great purposes but are now limited to the Mac Pro. I find this a little strange because we are living in a time where we need handles more than ever. Photos like these go viral based on how people interact and hold their technology.
Looking back, handles served many great purposes but are now limited to the Mac Pro. I find this a little strange because we are living in a time where we need handles more than ever. Photos like these go viral based on how people interact and hold their technology.
Looking back, handles served many great purposes but are now limited to the Mac Pro. I find this a little strange because we are living in a time where we need handles more than ever. Photos like these go viral based on how people interact and hold their technology.
The popularity of PopSockets is another indicator that Apple's current ID is failing on this front. iPhone's are literally too hard to handle— so big that we have to affix knobs to them to make them more usable. To think we started with something so small.
Bonus: The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh's collapsible stand / handle (via @Max_Zorin_PhD), The Apple IIc kickstand / handle, and the iPod Hi-Fi double handle (via @Stonesam92).
Bonus: The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh's collapsible stand / handle (via @Max_Zorin_PhD), The Apple IIc kickstand / handle, and the iPod Hi-Fi double handle (via @Stonesam92).
Bonus: The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh's collapsible stand / handle (via @Max_Zorin_PhD), The Apple IIc kickstand / handle, and the iPod Hi-Fi double handle (via @Stonesam92).
Bonus: The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh's collapsible stand / handle (via @Max_Zorin_PhD), The Apple IIc kickstand / handle, and the iPod Hi-Fi double handle (via @Stonesam92).
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