History of Computers - Apple 1

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The Apple 1 or Apple I was an early personal computer built by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.[1] apple-1-2-steves.jpg

Overview

The Apple 1 was first sold in 1976, with 200 units being sold at 666.66 each.[2] 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.[3]

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

  1. ↑ http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2892&iArticleId=3456594
  2. ↑ http://news.cnet.com/1606-2-5937610.html
  3. ↑ http://www.applefritter.com/node/2715

External Links

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