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Apple III (1980)

Apple · Computers · Released in 1980 · A3S1

6502B 1.8MHz, 128KB RAM, Apple SOS, notorious overheating recall

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Device information

Brand
Apple
Model
A3S1
Release year
1980
Category
Computers

The story of this device

The Apple III targeted enterprise environments with 80-column text display, an integrated floppy drive, and the sophisticated Apple SOS operating system. However, its strict fanless thermal design caused severe overheating, leading to a costly recall and engineering lessons.

Specifications

Display
40/80-column text, 280×192 graphics
Chipset
Synertek 6502B 1.8MHz
RAM
128KB standard (up to 512KB)
Storage
Built-in 5.25-inch drive (up to 3 external drives)
OS
Apple SOS (Sophisticated Operating System)
Media
5.25-in floppy disk
Input
New keyboard with numeric keypad
Notable
Fanless aluminum case, recalled for overheating flaw

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