Briefly: Apple takes 30th anniversary Mac homepage, mini-site international
As part of a continued celebration of the Mac's 30th anniversary, Apple is launching localized versions of the "Mac 30" homepage and corresponding mini-site to its international websites, the latest debut being Japan.
First spotted by Japanese language Apple blog Kodawarisan, Japan's version of the 30th anniversary Mac homepage went up on Saturday local time and features the same in-depth treatment of Apple's game-changing computer.
The webpage and associated content are identical to the original English language versions first launched at the end of January in the U.S. and other major markets. All text has been translated, while region-appropriate subtitles are now embedded in the promotional "Mac 30" video.
Other Asian countries are also included in the 30th anniversary celebration, such as China and South Korea, though other markets like Thailand and Vietnam have yet to see similar treatment.
Apple's commemorative mini-site features an interactive timeline chronicling the evolution of Mac hardware and the machine's effect on the world. Users are encouraged to share their own Mac story by filling out a short form asking which model was their first and for what purpose it was used. The data is compiled and presented as an interactive graphic.
The company also released a promotional video titled "1.24.14" in early February. As noted in a "behind the scenes" video documenting the shoot, "1.24.14" combines iPhone 5s footage taken on Jan. 24 — the exact date on which the first Mac launched in 1984 — from 15 different locations spread across 10 countries on 5 continents.
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I loved that Steve J. never really looked back on things too much.
Why is this the 30th anniversary of the Mac that started everything? Didn't it start with the the first Apple computer?
Anyway, let's all stop talking about past (TIM COOK) and just stop talking and cranking stuff out.
Push the boundaries.
I was always surprised and amazed by what Steve did (allowed to happen). Just push the boundaries.
Fix Mavericks
Fix iOS 7
Fix crap and stop talking about how great things are at Apple and how "perfect" Apple is.
And stop talking trash (publicly) about Android (which is sucky)
Have some cheese.
[quote name="pfisher" url="/t/162060/briefly-apple-takes-30th-anniversary-mac-homepage-mini-site-international#post_2472564"]I loved that Steve J. never really looked back on things too much. Why is this the 30th anniversary of the Mac that started everything? Didn't it start with the the first Apple computer? Anyway, let's all stop talking about past (TIM COOK) and just stop talking and cranking stuff out. Push the boundaries. I was always surprised and amazed by what Steve did (allowed to happen). Just push the boundaries. Fix Mavericks Fix iOS 7 Fix crap and stop talking about how great things are at Apple and how "perfect" Apple is. And stop talking trash (publicly) about Android (which is sucky) [/quote] "Why is this the 30th anniversary . . . [I]rant . . . rant . . . [/I]" People who are ignorant of history are not allowed to tell others to ignore history. A rule of life. Also, check your post history. I've noticed you have an unnatural fetish for the word "suck." Tacky trolling. I would withhold your pay.
[quote name="pfisher" url="/t/162060/briefly-apple-takes-30th-anniversary-mac-homepage-mini-site-international#post_2472564"]I loved that Steve J. never really looked back on things too much. Why is this the 30th anniversary of the Mac that started everything? Didn't it start with the the first Apple computer? Anyway, let's all stop talking about past (TIM COOK) and just stop talking and cranking stuff out. Push the boundaries. I was always surprised and amazed by what Steve did (allowed to happen). Just push the boundaries. Fix Mavericks Fix iOS 7 Fix crap and stop talking about how great things are at Apple and how "perfect" Apple is. And stop talking trash (publicly) about Android (which is sucky) [/quote] Steve Jobs talked about the past all the time. The only time he didn't was when it made it Apple look bad or made him look bad, which pretty much means the entirety span of his departure from Apple.
Amazed they didn't have this in on all of their international sites (especially the English speaking ones) from day 1. Very sloppy.