jul 2, 1976 - APPLE 1
Description:
Description:The Apple Computer 1, also known later as the Apple I, or Apple-1, is a desktop computer released by the Apple Computer Company in 1976.History: Invented in 1976 by Steve Wozniak. The Apple 1 has long been a collecting goal of this institution as a “seed” artifact of the digital and Internet-connected age. In the 1970s, the affordability and accessibility of the Apple 1 helped to popularize home computing. It is a powerful and humanized example of information technology that is absolutely bursting with stories of innovation, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
Special Features: It was basically a circuit board made from a MOS Technology 6502 1MHz processor, 8KB RAM, 40x24-pixel graphics and a built-in video terminal. Purchasers would still need to buy components, such as a case, keyboard, and video monitor/TV set
Uses: It could be used for developing programs, playing games or running the BASIC operating system.
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Date:
jul 2, 1976
Now
~ 47 years ago
