The Apple IIGS is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1987 to 1992 as part of the Apple II series. The computer has been introduced on September 15, 1986, and its price started at $999.
The new Apple IIGS features a 2.8 MHz WDC 65C816 processor, 256 KB of RAM, 128 KB of ROM, a built-in Custom Video Graphics Controller, and an optional Apple 3.5, Apple 5.25, or UniDisk floppy disk drive.
This computer has been discontinued on December 1, 1992.
Today Apple IIGS is 35 years old!
Apple IIGS Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | September 15, 1986 |
| Discontinued | December 1, 1992 |
| Order Number | A0012LL/A |
| Original Price | $999 |
| Colors | Platinum |
| Weight | 8.72 Ibs. 3.955 KG |
| Dimensions | 4.6” H x 11.2” W x 13.7” D 11.69 cm H x 28.45 cm W x 34.80 cm D |
Tech Specs
| Processor | WDC 65C816 |
| Processor Speed | 2.8 MHz |
| Architecture | 16-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 1 MHz |
| Cache | None |
| Coprocessor | None |
| Storage | None |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 256 KB (Revision 1-2) 1.125 MB (Revision 3) |
| Maximum Memory | 8.125 MB |
| Memory Slots | 1 – 44-pin Memory Expansion Card |
| Minimum Speed | Unknown |
| ROM | 128 KB (Revision 1-2) 256 KB (Revision 3) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Custom Video Graphics Controller (VGC) |
| Graphics Memory | Unknown |
| Display Connection | 1 – RCA for composite video output, 1 – DB-15 |
| External Resolution | 320 × 200 (16 colors per line, 256 colors per screen) 640 × 200 (4 or more colors per line, 128 colors per screen) 560 × 192 (16 colors) 80 × 48 (6 colors) 280 x 192 (6 colors) 40 × 48 (16 colors) |
Software
| Original OS | Apple ProDOS 16 or Apple GS/OS |
| Firmware | Applesoft BASIC |
Connections
| Ethernet | None |
| Modem | None |
| ADB | 1 |
| Serial | 2 – RS-422 1 – DE-9 |
| Floppy Port | 1 – DB-19 |
| Game | 1 – internal 16-pin GAME I/O 1 – external DE-9 |
| Audio In | None |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – RCA for composite video output 1 – DB-15 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 – 50-pin Apple II peripheral |
| Media | Optional Apple 3.5, Apple 5.25, or UniDisk floppy disk drive |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V lithium |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 60 W |
| Line Voltage | 107 – 132V AC |