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Apple I (1976)

Apple · Computers · Released in 1976 · A1

MOS 6502, bare circuit board, no case/keyboard included

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Device information

Brand
Apple
Model
A1
Release year
1976
Category
Computers

The story of this device

Steve Wozniak hand-designed and assembled the Apple I on a single circuit board, laying the foundation for modern personal computing. Sold as an assembled board without casing or keyboard, it ignited the Silicon Valley homebrew computer revolution.

Specifications

Display
Composite TV output, 40×24 characters
Chipset
MOS 6502 1MHz
RAM
4KB (8KB on-board, expandable to 64KB)
Storage
Optional cassette interface for tape storage
OS
System monitor ROM, Integer BASIC (cassette, sold separately)
Media
Cassette tape
Input
Keyboard sold separately (not included)
Notable
Bare board only, no case or power supply; ~200 units made

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