What was the introduction date of this line of Macintosh portable computers, introduced in conjunction with the MagSafe?
MacBook Pro The MacBook Pro (sometimes abbreviated MBP) is a line of Macintosh portable computers introduced in January 2006 by Apple Inc. Replacing the PowerBook G4, the MacBook Pro was the second model to be announced during the Apple–Intel transition, after the iMac. It is the high-end model of the MacBook family and is currently available in 13- and 15-inch screen sizes. A 17-inch version was available between April 2006 and June 2012.
Compaq Portable III The Compaq Portable III is a PC/AT-compatible computer released by Compaq Computer Corporation in 1987. It was advertised as being much smaller and lighter than the previous portable x86-PCs, however it was still quite large by today's standards. Its street price upon its release was 4999 USD for a model equipped with a 12 MHz Intel 80286, 640 KB RAM, 1.2 MB 5.25" floppy, 20 /40 /60 MB hard disk , and a 10" amber colored gas-plasma display or 5799 USD with the upgraded 40 MB hard disk . There was also an optional ISA Expansion chassis allowed for 2 full length 16-bit ISA add-in cards for 199 USD . Power is supplied using a mains electricity outlet, no battery exists.