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`Apple II
`Available: June 1977
`Price:
`US $1298 with 4K RAM
`US $2638 with 48K RAM
`CPU:
`MOS 6502, 1.0 MHz
`RAM:
`4K min, 48K max
`Display: 280 X 192, 40 X 24 text
`6 colors maximum
`composite video output
`cassette interface
`8 internal expansion slots
`Storage: generic cassette drive
`external 143K floppy (1978)
`Woz Integer BASIC in ROM
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`Ports:
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`OS:
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`The Apple II, or Apple ][, became one of the most popular computers ever.
`Although it is a vast improvement over the Apple I, it contains the same
`processor and runs at the same speed.
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`New features include a color display, eight internal expansion slots, and a
`case with a keyboard. That may sound funny, but the Apple I and many other
`early computers didn't necessarily have a case or even a keyboard. On some
`systems you had to added your own keyboard, if possible, and on others you
`toggled switches to enter programs and issue commands.
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`In the spirit of the original computer hacker, the Apple II was
`also available as a circuit-board only, without keyboard, power
`supply, or case, as seen here on the right.
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`The Apple II was one of the first computer with a color display,
`and it has the BASIC programming language built-in, so it is
`ready to run right out of the box. The Apple II was probably the
`first user-friendly system.
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`The most important feature of the Apple II was probably its
`eight expansion slots. No other computer had this kind of
`flexability or expansion possibilities. The top of the computer
`isn't even attached, it lifts off with little effort allowing easy
`access to the system motherboard and expansion slots.
`Dozens of different expansion cards were made by Apple and other manufacturers to add to the Apple
`II's capabilities.
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`These include - memory expansion, floppy disk controllers, PASCAL and CP/M emulator cards,
`parallel, serial, and SCSI cards, processor accelerators, video cards.
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`But what made sales of the Apple II take-off was the new spreadsheet program VisiCalc. If you're
`familiar with Microsoft Excel, then you know what a spreadsheet program does. It adds columns and
`rows of data and instantly gives you the results. This was the first affordable program to perform such
`an amazing feat, something which corporate accountants previously spent hours laboriously
`calculating by hand.
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`VisiCalc transformed the Apple II into a serious business machine. It was apparently released on the
`Apple II before any other system due to Apple's rather large memory size, since the Apple II could
`support up to 48K of RAM.
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`VisiCalc was the first so-called Killer App - many businesses bought the Apple II computer for the sole
`purpose of running VisiCalc.
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`The Apple II was followed by:
`1979 - Apple II Plus
`1983 - Apple IIe
`Both of which are similar to the Apple II, but with many new features and upgrades built-in. One
`version of the IIe had a numeric keypad built into the right side of the keyboard.
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`Apple continued to produce and sell Apple IIe's up until 1993, extending the life of the Apple II series
`past 15 years!
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`One month after the Apple II was released, BYTE magazine published an article about the Apple II
`computer. This article was written by the creator of the Apple II computer, Steve Wozniak.
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`Apple II Price List (June 1977)
`RAM
`Apple II
`Apple II
`Complement
`System
`Board Only
`4K
`$ 1,298.00
`$ 598.00
`8K
`1,398.00
`698.00
`12K
`1,498.00
`798.00
`16K
`1,698.00
`978.00
`20K
`1,778.00
`1,078.00
`24K
`1,878.00
`1,178.00
`32K
`2,158.00
`1,458.00
`36K
`2,258.00
`1,558.00
`48K
`2,638.00
`1,938.00
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`Related Links
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`Apple II Histroy
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`Vectronics Apple World
`Applesoft BASIC in Javascript
`virtualapple.org/ - Online Apple Emulator
`APPLE II INTEGER BASIC
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`History of the Apple Computer Corporation
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`1973: Stephen Wozniak joins HP.
`1976: Wozniak proposes that HP create a personal computer. He is rejected.
`1976: March - Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs finish work on a computer circuit board, that
`they call the Apple I computer.
`1976: April - Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak form the Apple Computer Company, on April
`Fool's Day.
`1976: July - The Apple I computer board is sold in kit form, and delivered to stores by Steve
`Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Price: US$666.66.
`1976: August - Steve Wozniak begins work on the Apple II.
`1976: October - Wozniak remains at HP, but is soon convinced that he should leave and join
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`Apple Computer.
`1976: December - Steve Wozniak and Randy Wigginton demonstrate the first prototype Apple
`II at a Homebrew Computer Club meeting.
`1977: March - Apple Computer moves from Jobs' garage to an office in Cupertino.
`1977: April - Apple Computer delivers its first Apple II system, for $1295.
`1977: May - 10 months after its introduction, 175 Apple I kits have sold.
`1978: Apple Computer begins work on an enhanced Apple II with custom chips, code-named
`Annie.
`1978: Apple Computer begins work on a supercomputer with a bit-sliced architecture, code-
`named Lisa.
`1979: June - Apple Computer introduces the Apple II Plus, with 48KB memory, for US$1195.
`1979: September - Apple Computer sells 35,000 Apple II computers for the fiscal year.
`1979: October - 2.5 years after the introduction of the Apple II, 50,000 units have been sold.
`1979: Apple Computer begins work on "Sara", the code name for what will be the Apple III.
`1980: May - Apple Computer introduces the Apple III. Price ranges from US$4500 to
`US$8000.
`1980: September - Apple Computer sells over 78,000 Apple II computers during the fiscal
`year.
`1980: Apple Computer ships the first Apple III units in limited quantity.
`1980: Apple Computer begins project "Diana", which would become the Apple IIe.
`1981: September - Apple Computer introduces its first hard drive, the 5MB ProFile, for
`US$3499.
`1981: Apple Computer officially reintroduces the Apple III, with improved software and a hard
`disk.
`1982: Sales of Apple II Plus to date: 45,000.
`1982: Sales of all Apple II systems to date: 750,000.
`1982: Apple Computer becomes the first personal computer company to reach US$1 billion in
`annual sales.
`1982: Franklin Computer Corp. unveils the Franklin Ace 1000, the first legal (at the time) Apple
`II clone.
`1983: January - Apple Computer officially unveils the Lisa computer. Its initial price is
`US$10,000. During its lifetime, 100,000 units are produced.
`1983: January - Apple Computer introduces the Apple IIe for US$1400.
`1983: June - The one millionth Apple II is made.
`1983: June - Apple Computer begins shipping the Lisa.
`1983: June - Video Technology introduces the Laser 3000, an Apple II workalike
`microcomputer.
`1983: June - Unitronics shows the Sonic, an Apple II workalike microcomputer.
`1983: July - Apple Computer officially begins marketing the Lisa computer.
`1983: December - Apple Computer introduces the redesigned Apple III as the Apple III+, for
`US$3000.
`1983: December - Apple unveils the new Macintosh to the press.
`1983: Franklin shows an operating Franklin Ace 1200 Apple II compatible for US$2200.
`1984: January - Apple releases a new version of the Lisa computer, the Lisa 2. It uses all new
`software, as well as the Macintosh operating system.
`1984: January - Apple Computer's Steve Jobs introduces the Apple Macintosh.
`1984: April - Apple Computer unveils the Apple IIc, priced at US$1300.
`1984: April - Apple Computer retires the Apple III and Apple III+, with only 65,000 units sold in
`total (90,000 made).
`1984: May - Apple Computer announces that 70,000 Macintosh computers have been shipped
`in the first 100 days since its announcement.
`1984: September - Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh 512K for US$3200.
`1984: November - The 2 millionth Apple II computer is sold.
`1984: Apple sells the 250,000th Macintosh system.
`1985: January - Apple Computer officially renames the Lisa the Macintosh XL.
`1985: March - Apple Computer introduces the Apple Enhanced IIe.
`1985: April - The Macintosh XL (formerly called Lisa) is dropped from Apple Computer's
`product line.
`1986: January - Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh Plus. Price is US$2600.
`1986: April - Apple Computer discontinues the original Macintosh and the Macintosh 512K.
`1986: April - Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh 512K Enhanced, for US$2000.
`1986: July - Apple Computer discontinues the Macintosh XL.
`1986: September - Apple Computer introduces the Apple IIGS, with the Apple 3.5 drive, for
`US$1000.
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`1987: January - Apple Computer introduces the Apple Platinum IIe.
`1987: March - Apple Computer introduces the open architecture Macintosh II, US$3900.
`1987: March - Apple Computer makes its 1 millionth Macintosh personal computer.
`1987: March - Apple Computer introduces the expandable Macintosh SE for US$2900.
`1987: March - Apple Computer discontinues the Macintosh 512K Enhanced.
`1987: Apple Computer begins shipping the Macintosh II.
`1988: September - Apple Computer introduces the Apple IIc Plus for US$1100.
`1988: September - Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh IIx computer, base price is
`US$7770.
`1989: January - Apple Computer introduces the Macintosh SE/30, US$6500.
`1989: September - Apple Computer announces the Macintosh Portable, for US$6500.
`1989: September - Apple Computer announces the Macintosh IIci, for about US$8700.
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`Source: Chronology of Events in the History of Microcomputers
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`1: Name: mat Contact: Contact info Location:aberdeen south dakota Date: Fri,
`Apr 10, 2020 - 05:44:02 PST
`Comments: how do i get one? i want one!
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`2: Name: Jeff Nay Contact: Contact info Location: Palm Coast, Fl. Date: Sat, Mar
`28, 2020 - 17:22:31 PST
`Comments: I have an original still working Apple II with raised power on indicator,Monitor
`and floppy drive for sale. Includes documentation $1650.00
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`3: Name: Jeff Contact: Contact info Location: california Date: Fri, Oct 04, 2019 -
`20:04:23 PST
`Comments: I have an apple II computer I just bought from a yard sale today for $20 and
`was wondering if anyone could tell me exactly what one I have?
`Model # A2S1032
`I've looked online, but im not too sure when it comes stuff about computers
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`4: Name: Nicholas Contact: Contact info Location: Whitewater Wisconsin Date:
`Tue, Sep 10, 2019 - 10:40:16 PST
`Comments: Looking for an Apple II as a gift for parent. Had one as first PC out of school.
`Contact me if you have one you are willing to sell or give away! Thanks!
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`5: Name: Gary Contact: Contact info Location: California Date: Mon, Sep 02,
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`2019 - 01:48:04 PST
`Comments: I have a few dozen apple club's, many of them are dated from 1977 and
`1978.From several different manufacturers(mostek,signetics,and I think synertec?-and
`MOS.I've looked for similar chips from those years and can't find any.If anyone is
`interested you can email me.
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`6: Name: Shorttimer Contact: Location: US Date: Fri, Aug 30, 2019 - 17:06:48
`PST
`Comments: For the Apple 2 I'd add the connector for the 2 paddles to the list of ports. A
`friend of mine's dad had a first gen Apple 2 and used the paddle port to connect a
`homemade, non self centering joystick, which worked well ( except for the non self
`centering bit) with subLOGIC's Flight Simulator.
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`7: Name: Dhruv Patel Contact: Contact info Location: INDIA Date: Mon, Aug 26,
`2019 - 23:29:20 PST
`Comments: Is there any available at present.....
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`8: Name: sherdil khan Contact: Contact info Location: pakistan Date: Sun, Aug
`18, 2019 - 10:32:11 PST
`Comments: i just want to understanding about it how it working
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`9: Name: Alan J. Contact: Contact info Location: WA Date: Sat, Jun 01, 2019 -
`20:19:09 PST
`Comments: I have what I assume is an Apple ll (since there's no "e" following the digits),
`serial number A2S1 - 14719. Am wondering if someone can tell me how early - or late - in
`the run this computer was made? Acquired this, plus the spacey looking iMac model
`M6448 G4 complete outfit (keyboard, ball-speakers, mouse & 15 disks), plus a blue/white
`iBook # N6411, for nearly nothing, and am at a loss as to whether to store 'em as
`appreciating collectibles, or pass the whole lot on to a passionate collector. Advice,
`please?
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`10: Name: Mark Contact: Contact info Location: Boulder, CO Date: Tue, Apr 02,
`2019 - 21:42:13 PST
`Comments: I have an Apple 2E, the printer, floppy discs & some of its printing paper if
`anyone is interested in buying it.
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