Raskin's goal was to make an inexpensive " computer for the masses" that would be like an appliance—a self-contained unit with computer, keyboard, monitor, and software all together—and have a graphical interface.

拉斯金的目栋是制造价格低廉、就像家用电器一样的“大众电脑”——整合了电脑、键盘、显示器和软件的全功能设备——并且拥有图形界面。