Who Invented the Apple Computer?
The original Apple computer was invented in 1976 by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. The first Apple computer, known as the Apple I, featured 8k of RAM and a video interface. However, what made the first Apple computer so revolutionary was the fact it was a single circuit board operating system. It was initially designed as a kit that computer hobbyists would buy and assemble themselves. However, The Byte Shop, a computer dealer in California, offered to buy 100 computers if Wozniak and Jobs delivered them already built. In the first year, 200 pre-assembled Apple I computers were sold for $666.66.
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Features
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The Apple I personal computer came with the fully assembled motherboard. The keyboard, monitor and casing were considered accessories users had to provide on their own.
History
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Wozniak and Jobs incorporated their company, Apple Computers, in 1977, and released a second model that featured color graphics, the Apple II, the same year.
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Competitor
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The original competitor of Apple Computers was Commodore, whose star product, the Commodore PET, was released the same year as the Apple II.
Time Frame
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When the Apple II was released, Apple Computers ceased to manufacture Apple I models.
Company Transformation
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In 1987, Wozniak decided to leave Apple Computers as a full-time employee to pursue other interests. However, he still remains a shareholder and consultant.
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