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The Apple 1 or Apple I was an early personal computer built by [[History of Computers - Steve Jobs|Steve Jobs]] and Steve Wozniak.<ref>http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2892&iArticleId=3456594</ref> | The Apple 1 or Apple I was an early personal computer built by [[History of Computers - Steve Jobs|Steve Jobs]] and Steve Wozniak.<ref>http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2892&iArticleId=3456594</ref> | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The Apple 1 was first sold in 1976, with 200 units being sold at 666.66 each.<ref>http://news.cnet.com/1606-2-5937610.html</ref> The Apple 1 broke from the hobbyist computer trend by selling fully assembled machines when most companies were selling kits. The Apple 1 was also revolutionary in that most computers at the time used led displays, whereas it could be connected to a simple television set and have a visual display. The Apple 1 was sold through 1977 when the Apple II was released.<ref>http://www.applefritter.com/node/2715</ref> | The Apple 1 was first sold in 1976, with 200 units being sold at 666.66 each.<ref>http://news.cnet.com/1606-2-5937610.html</ref> The Apple 1 broke from the hobbyist computer trend by selling fully assembled machines when most companies were selling kits. The Apple 1 was also revolutionary in that most computers at the time used led displays, whereas it could be connected to a simple television set and have a visual display. The Apple 1 was sold through 1977 when the Apple II was released.<ref>http://www.applefritter.com/node/2715</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:38, 13 September 2009
The Apple 1 or Apple I was an early personal computer built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.[1]
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Overview
The Apple 1 was first sold in 1976, with 200 units being sold at 666.66 each.[3] The Apple 1 broke from the hobbyist computer trend by selling fully assembled machines when most companies were selling kits. The Apple 1 was also revolutionary in that most computers at the time used led displays, whereas it could be connected to a simple television set and have a visual display. The Apple 1 was sold through 1977 when the Apple II was released.[4]
Significance
The Apple 1 was significant to the computer industry for two reasons. First, as the initial product of Apple inc, the Apple 1 set a precedent for overpriced machines that lack functionality. Also the Apple 1 spawned an international major player in the current computing industry. The Apple 1 is also significant for its revolutionary display. Unlike most personal computers of its time, the Apple 1 brought visual computing to the table, a trend that has completely taken over by this point. Eventually Apple would continue this legacy when it popularized the GUI years later. Also the apple 1 set the trend for preassembled computers which was followed by the Commodore64 and eventualy all PCs.
References
- ↑ http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2892&iArticleId=3456594
- ↑
- ↑ http://news.cnet.com/1606-2-5937610.html
- ↑ http://www.applefritter.com/node/2715
External Links
- Apple 1 owners club at http://www.applefritter.com/apple1
- Apple history http://lowendmac.com/orchard/05/origin-apple-ii-computer.html
