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Apple II (1977)

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MOS 6502, color graphics, spawned Korean clone market

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Device information

Brand
Apple
Model
Apple II
Release year
1977
Category
Computers

The story of this device

The Apple II defined consumer personal computing by bundling integrated color graphics, a built-in keyboard, and a sleek plastic enclosure into a ready-to-use package. Driven by killer apps like VisiCalc, it catalyzed the desktop computing revolution worldwide.

Specifications

Display
280×192 color / 40-column text
Chipset
MOS 6502 1MHz
RAM
4KB standard (expandable to 48KB)
Storage
5.25" floppy, cassette tape
OS
Apple DOS / Integer BASIC
Media
5.25-in floppy / cassette tape
Input
Built-in keyboard
Notable
Widespread Sewoon Arcade clones like 'Melon II'

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