Personal Computer, model Apple I

Personal Computer, model Apple I

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Personal Computer, model Apple I, devised by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne, and made by Apple Inc, United States, 1976-1979.

Personal computer by Apple Computers, model Apple I, 1976-79. This was the first computer made by Apple Computers Inc, which became one of the fastest growing companies in history, launching a number of innovative and influential computer hardware and software products. Most home computer users in the 1970s were hobbyists who designed and assembled their own machines. The Apple I, devised in the family garage by Steve Wozniak, Steven Jobs and Ron Wayne, was a basic circuit board to which enthusiasts would add display units and keyboards.

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Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1999-915
Materials:
metal (unknown), electronic components, composite circuit boards, glass, plastic (unidentified), wood composites and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall (/2): 213 mm x 325 mm x 322 mm, 3.33 kg
overall (/1): 87 mm x 399 mm x 437 mm, 5.658 kg
type:
personal computer
credit:
Nichols, K.

Parts

Keyboard for Personal Computer, model Apple I, devised by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne, and made by Apple Inc, United States, 1976-1979.

Keyboard for Personal Computer, model Apple I

Keyboard for Personal Computer, model Apple I, devised by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne, and made by Apple Inc, United States, 1976-1979.

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Personal computer by Apple Computers, model Apple I, 1976-79. This was the first computer made by Apple Computers Inc, which became one of the fastest growing companies in history, launching a number of innovative and influential computer hardware and software products. Most home computer users in the 1970s were hobbyists who designed and assembled their own machines. The Apple I, devised in the family garage by Steve Wozniak, Steven Jobs and Ron Wayne, was a basic circuit board to which enthusiasts would add display units and keyboards.

Measurements:
overall: 87 mm x 399 mm x 437 mm, 5.658 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1999-915/1
type:
personal computer
Display Unit for Personal Computer, model Apple I, devised by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne, and made by Apple Inc, United States, 1976-1979.

Display Unit for Personal Computer, model Apple I

Display Unit for Personal Computer, model Apple I, devised by Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne, and made by Apple Inc, United States, 1976-1979.

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Personal computer by Apple Computers, model Apple I, 1976-79. This was the first computer made by Apple Computers Inc, which became one of the fastest growing companies in history, launching a number of innovative and influential computer hardware and software products. Most home computer users in the 1970s were hobbyists who designed and assembled their own machines. The Apple I, devised in the family garage by Steve Wozniak, Steven Jobs and Ron Wayne, was a basic circuit board to which enthusiasts would add display units and keyboards.

Measurements:
overall: 213 mm x 325 mm x 322 mm, 3.33 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) , glass , plastic (unidentified) and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
1999-915/2
type:
personal computer