Apple I
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The Apple I was the first computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1976. About 200 units were created, of which only about 30 to 50 units exist today. | The Apple I was the first computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1976. About 200 units were created, of which only about 30 to 50 units exist today. | ||
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| − | | Type | + | | Type || Personal Computer |
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| − | | Developer | + | | Developer || Apple Computer, Inc. |
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| − | | Date Introduced|| July 1976 | + | | Date Introduced || July 1976 |
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| Date Discontinued || March 1977 | | Date Discontinued || March 1977 | ||
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| − | | Processor || MOS | + | | Processor || MOS Technology 6502 |
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| − | | Processor Speed || 1.023 MHz | + | | Processor Speed || 1.023 MHz |
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| − | | Effective Speed || 0.960 MHz | + | | Effective Speed || 0.960 MHz |
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| − | | RAM || 16-pin, 8KB (Max) Dynamic RAM, type 4096 (2104) | + | | RAM || 16-pin, 8KB (Max) Dynamic RAM, type 4096 (2104) |
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| − | | Default Capacity || 4KB | + | | Default Capacity || 4KB |
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| − | | Video Output || Composite Positive Video* | + | | Video Output || Composite Positive Video*) |
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| Screen Dimensions || 40 characters/line, 24 lines; with automatic scrolling | | Screen Dimensions || 40 characters/line, 24 lines; with automatic scrolling | ||
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| − | + | ''Note: *) A separate video monitor is needed.'' | |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | + | * [http://archive.computerhistory.org/resources/text/Apple/Apple.AppleI.1976.102646518.pdf The Apple I Operational Manual] | |
| − | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_I Wikipedia: Apple I] | |
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== Contributors == | == Contributors == | ||
| − | [[User:KyleLeitch|Kyle Leitch]] | + | * [[User:KyleLeitch|Kyle Leitch]] |
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| + | [[Category:Computer]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 15 July 2008
The Apple I was the first computer manufactured by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1976. About 200 units were created, of which only about 30 to 50 units exist today.
| Type | Personal Computer |
| Developer | Apple Computer, Inc. |
| Date Introduced | July 1976 |
| Date Discontinued | March 1977 |
Specifications
| Processor | MOS Technology 6502 |
| Processor Speed | 1.023 MHz |
| Effective Speed | 0.960 MHz |
| RAM | 16-pin, 8KB (Max) Dynamic RAM, type 4096 (2104) |
| Default Capacity | 4KB |
| Video Output | Composite Positive Video*) |
| Screen Dimensions | 40 characters/line, 24 lines; with automatic scrolling |
Note: *) A separate video monitor is needed.