The Apple IIc is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1984 to 1988 as part of the Apple II series. The computer has been introduced on April 24, 1984, and its price started at $1295.
The new Apple IIc features a 1 MHz MOS Technology 65C02 processor, 128 KB of RAM, built-in storage, 140 KB 5.25-inch floppy drive, and 63-key uppercase and lowercase keyboard.
This computer has been discontinued on September 1, 1988.
Today Apple IIc is 37 years old!
Apple IIc Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | April 24, 1984 |
| Discontinued | September 1, 1988 |
| Order Number | A2S4100 |
| Price | $1,295 |
| Colors | Fog |
| Weight | 7.5 Ibs. 3.401 KG |
| Dimensions | 2.5” H x 12” W x 11.5” D 6.35 cm H 30.48 cm W x 29.21 cm D |
Tech Specs
| Processor | MOS Technology 65C02 |
| Processor Speed | 1 MHz |
| Architecture | 8-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 1 MHz |
| Storage | Yes |
| Built-in Memory | 128 KB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 KB (Revision 1-2) 1.12 MB (Revision 3-4) |
| Memory Slots | 1 – 34-pin Memory Expansion Card (Revision 3-4) |
| ROM | 16 KB or 32 KB |
Software
| Software | Apple ProDOS 8 |
| Firmware | Applesoft BASIC |
Connections
| Serial | 2 – DIN-5 |
| Floppy Port | 1 – DB-19 |
| Game | 1 – DE-9 |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display Connection | 1 – RCA composite video output 1 – DB-15 |
| External Resolution | 40 x 48 (15 colors) 280 x 192 (6 colors) 80 x 48 (15 colors) 560 x 192 (15 colors) |
| Text Display | 40-column text, 24-lines or 80-column text, 24-lines |
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Media | Built-in 140 KB 5.25-inch floppy drive |
Accessories
| Keyboard | Built-in 63-key uppercase and lowercase keyboard |
Power
| Maximum Continuous Power | 25 W (external power supply) 18 W (internal converter) |
| Line Voltage | 105 – 129V AC |