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If you’re a fan of Apple products, but your hardware is limited to what you can afford, then you can still have fun taking a trip through Apple’s product history with Mactracker.
如果您是Apple产品的粉丝，但是您的硬件仅限于您可以负担的价格，那么仍然可以通过Mactracker畅游Apple的产品历史，仍然很有趣。
Apple Mac hardware is generally a straightforward experience. You may not even know exactly what processor or graphics card is in your system, but you can easily discover this information yourself by using the System Report.
通常，Apple Mac硬件是一种直接的体验。 您甚至可能不确切知道系统中有什么处理器或图形卡，但是您可以使用系统报告轻松地自己找到这些信息。
On the other hand, maybe you’re fascinated by every spec and detail of your system, and all the others in the Apple ecosystem. Mactracker is a fun, yet detailed application available for macOS and iOS, which tells you everything you need to know about Apple hardware—not just Macs, but iPhones, iPads, iPods, Newtons, and anything else Apple has ever produced.
另一方面，也许您着迷于系统的每一个规格和细节，以及Apple生态系统中的所有其他细节。 Mactracker是可用于macOS和iOS的有趣且详尽的应用程序，它告诉您需要了解的有关Apple硬件的所有信息-不仅包括Mac，而且包括iPhone，iPad，iPod，Newtons以及苹果公司生产的任何其他产品。
Let’s check out an example and show you what we mean. Ever feel nostalgic and want to see how far you’ve come since that old 13-inch Macbook from 2009? Open up Mactracker and learn all about it.
让我们看一个例子，向我们展示我们的意思。 您是否曾经怀旧过，想看看自2009年那台旧13英寸Macbook以来您走了多远？ 打开Mactracker并了解所有内容。
To start, here’s the application’s main screen, showing Apple’s product line sorted by desktops, notebooks, and so on. Like we said, Mactracker covers the gamut from the company’s latest product offerings to the very first Apple computer created.
首先，这是应用程序的主屏幕，其中显示了Apple的产品系列，其中该产品系列是按台式机，笔记本电脑等分类的。 就像我们说的，Mactracker涵盖了从公司最新产品提供到首款苹果计算机的范围。
Here’s that MacBook 13-inch model, produced mid-2009. The General tab will give you an overview of the machine’s processor, storage and media options, and keyboard and trackpad information, as well as the current asking price.
这是2009年中期生产的MacBook 13英寸机型。 “常规”选项卡将为您提供有关机器处理器，存储和介质选项以及键盘和触控板信息以及当前要价的概述。
Software is an important consideration when looking at older model Macs. It’s good to know if it will run the latest version of macOS (this model will not), in case you felt the need to buy one on eBay.
在查看旧型号的Mac时，软件是重要的考虑因素。 很高兴知道它是否将运行最新版本的macOS(此型号不会运行)，以防您觉得有必要在eBay上购买它。
Mactracker can also be useful. Wonder how how much RAM the a base model of a specific Mac had, and whether it can be upgraded? Mactracker gives you all that information and even links to RAM upgrade instructions.
Mactracker也可能有用。 想知道特定Mac的基本模型有多少RAM，是否可以升级？ Mactracker为您提供了所有这些信息，甚至提供了RAM升级说明的链接。
It also details the machine’s display capabilities, which on this machine means a native resolution of 1280×800 pixels. Not bad, but certainly not Retina-quality.
它还详细介绍了机器的显示功能，这在该机器上意味着1280×800像素的原始分辨率。 不错，但肯定不是视网膜质量。
Connections are also important. Newer Macs are eschewing older legacy ports in favor of the newer USB-C standard, but as you can see, this particular MacBook model is brimming with all kinds of ports: Ethernet, FireWire, USB, and more.
连接也很重要。 较新的Mac放弃了较旧的旧端口，而希望使用较新的USB-C标准，但是如您所见，这种特定的MacBook型号充斥着各种端口：以太网，FireWire，USB等。
There’s also a History tab that will give you a basic lowdown on that model. Here, you get an idea of where it fits in the evolution of the MacBook line, and that this configuration was pretty high-end at the time.
还有一个“历史记录”选项卡，可为您提供该模型的基本信息。 在这里，您可以了解它在MacBook系列的发展中所处的位置，并且这种配置在当时是相当高端的。
Finally, the Notes tab lets you jot down any comments you have and provides product links so you can check out any relevant support information.
最后，“注释”选项卡可让您记下所有注释，并提供产品链接，以便您可以查看任何相关的支持信息。
Best of all, if you click the image of the Mac you’re reviewing, it will play that model’s startup sound.
最好的是，如果您单击要查看的Mac的图像，它将播放该型号的启动声音。
That gives you a good idea of the wealth of information Mactracker contains, but it covers far more than just Macs. It’s veritable treasure trove of Apple hardware history. If you’re an Apple collector or enthusiast, then it’s an excellent source of information. Not only does it cover your run-of-the-mill Macs, but all Apple devices and even operating systems.
这使您对Mactracker包含的大量信息有了一个很好的了解，但它不仅涵盖Mac，还涉及很多内容。 这是苹果硬件历史上的名副其实的宝库。 如果您是Apple的收藏家或发烧友，那么它是一个很好的信息来源。 它不仅涵盖了您普通的Mac，而且还涵盖了所有Apple设备甚至操作系统。
For example, if you’ve ever wanted learn all there is to know about Apple’s early attempts at a PDA, then Mactracker has all there is to know about the Newton MessagePads.
例如，如果您曾经想了解所有有关Apple早期尝试使用PDA的知识，那么Mactracker便拥有有关Newton MessagePads的所有知识。
Mactracker also has a timeline feature, so you can view Apple’s products by year.
Mactracker还具有时间轴功能，因此您可以按年份查看Apple的产品。
Or, you can view all of Apple’s current offerings.
或者，您可以查看Apple当前提供的所有产品。
What about if you want to see which of Apple’s peripherals have or have had USB ports? That’s easy, just set up a Smart Category and you can define whatever criteria you want.
如果要查看Apple的哪些外围设备具有USB端口，该怎么办？ 这很容易，只需设置一个智能类别，即可定义所需的任何条件。
Finally, you can keep your own Apple inventory using the My Models feature. Simply input all the information pertinent to you equipment and you can be your own Mactracker.
最后，您可以使用“我的模型”功能保留自己的Apple库存。 只需输入与您的设备相关的所有信息，您就可以成为自己的Mactracker。
Once you start exploring and playing around, you’re liable to spend hours checking out all the stuff. Best of all, Mactracker is free and constantly updated. So, whether you have an interest for Mac notebooks, want to learn all there is about every iMac made, or you’re keen to know about Apple’s brief history making dot matrix printers, you will find it all in Mactracker.
一旦您开始探索和玩耍，您有责任花费数小时检查所有内容。 最重要的是，Mactracker是免费的并且会不断更新。 因此，无论您是对Mac笔记本感兴趣，还是想了解有关每款iMac的全部知识，或者您想了解Apple制作点矩阵打印机的简要历史，都可以在Mactracker中找到。
翻译自: https://www.howtogeek.com/277108/learn-the-geeky-details-of-any-apple-product-old-and-new/
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