<ul><li>Apple launched the PowerBook 100 series on October 21, 1991, which quickly became one of the most important tech gadgets of all time.</li><li>The PowerBook 100 series was the first successful laptop released by Apple and played a significant role in turning notebooks into mainstream technology.</li><li>It weighed just 5.1 pounds, making it practical for portable use, unlike the previous Macintosh Portable.</li><li>The PowerBook line captured 40% of all laptop sales and generated more than $1 billion in revenue for Apple in its first year.</li></ul>

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