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What was the Apple 2 used for?
The Apple II started the boom in personal computer sales in the late 1970s, and pushed Apple into the lead among personal computer makers. The Apple II used a MOS 6502 chip for its central processing unit.
Does Apple 2 still exist?
The last II-series Apple in production, the IIe card for Macintoshes, was discontinued on October 15, 1993. The total Apple II sales of all of its models during its 16-year production run were about 6 million units, with the peak occurring in 1983 when 1 million were sold.
How was the Apple 2 different?
The user-friendly design and graphical display made Apple a leader in the first decade of personal computing. Unlike the earlier Apple I, for which users had to supply essential parts such as a case and power supply, the Apple II was a fully realized consumer product.
Did the Apple II have a hard drive?
The Apple Hard Disk 20SC is Apple’s first SCSI based hard drive for the Apple II family as well as the Macintosh and other third party computers using an industry standard SCSI interface.
Who bought the Apple 2?
Boston-based RR Auction on Thursday sold an Apple II manual signed by the company’s late co-founder Steve Jobs for a whopping $787,484. The computer’s 196-page manual is signed and inscribed opposite the Table of Contents: “Julian, Your generation is the first to grow up with computers. Go change the world!
How much did the Apple II cost?
Apple II
| Apple II in a common 1977 configuration, with a 9″ monochrome monitor, game paddles, and a Red Book-recommended Panasonic RQ-309DS cassette deck | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Product family | Apple II series |
| Release date | June 1977 |
| Introductory price | US$1,298 (equivalent to $5,543 in 2020) |
When is Apple 2 release date?
The Apple Watch Series 2 release date is set for Friday, September 16th, but you will be able to pre-order yours (both S2 and S1) in just two days, on September 9th.
Was the Apple 2 successful?
Apple II series. The Apple II was one of the longest running mass-produced home computer series, with models in production for just under 17 years. The Apple II became one of several recognizable and successful computers during the 1980s and early 1990s, although this was mainly limited to the USA.
Will Apple Launch iPhone SE 2?
According to sources, Apple’s iPhone SE 2 will launch over the Summer, feature specs based on the iPhone 7, and come in two storage flavours: 32GB and 128GB.
What is the Apple iPad 2?
The iPad 2 is a 9.7 inch touch screen tablet PC made by Apple. The iPad 2 is available with 16, 32 and 64 GB flash drive options. All varieties come with Wi-Fi Internet access; for a higher price, the consumer can purchase 3G service to get Internet access through either AT or Verizon.