The Apple IIe is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1983 to 1985 as part of the Apple II series. The computer has been introduced on January 16, 1983, and its price started at $1395.
The new Apple IIe features a 1 MHz MOS Technology 6502A processor, 64 KB of RAM, 16 KB of ROM, a built-in 63-key uppercase and lowercase keyboard, and an optional Cassette Interface, Disk II, or DuoDisk floppy drive.
This computer has been discontinued on March 1, 1985, and has been replaced by Apple IIe Enhanced.
Today Apple IIe is 39 years old!
Apple IIe Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | January 16, 1983 |
| Discontinued | March 1, 1985 |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Original Price | $1,395 |
| Colors | Beige |
| Weight | 11.5 Ibs. 5.216 KG |
| Dimensions | 4.25” H x 15.25” W x 18” D 10.79 cm H x 38.73 cm W x 45.72 cm D |
Tech Specs
| Processor | MOS Technology 6502A |
| Processor Speed | 1 MHz |
| Architecture | 8-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 1 MHz |
| Storage | None |
| Built-in Memory | 64 KB |
| Maximum Memory | 1 MB (Actual) 128 KB (Apple) |
| Memory Slots | Memory Expansion Card can be installed in Auxiliary slot |
| ROM | 16 KB |
Software
| Software | Apple DOS 3.3 |
| Firmware | Applesoft BASIC |
Connections
| Cassette | 1 – in 1 – out at 1500 bps |
| Game | 1 – internal 16-pin GAME I/O 1 – external DE-9 |
| Audio Out | 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display Connection | 1 – RCA composite video output |
| 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 columns text in 24 rows or 80 columns text in 24 rows |
| Expansion Slots | 7 – 50-pin Apple II peripheral 1 – 60-pin Auxiliary |
| Media | Optical Cassette Interface, Disk II or DuoDisk floppy drive |
Accessories
| Keyboard | Built-in 63-key uppercase and lowercase keyboard |
Power
| Maximum Continuous Power | 80 W |
| Line Voltage | 95 or 127V AC |