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apple ii : Apple II accelerators are computer hardware devices which enable an Apple II computer to operate faster than their intended design speed. Starting in 1977, most Apple II computers operated at a speed of 1 megahertz (MHz). That precedent was finally broken 10 years later in 1987 with the introduction..   More from Wikipedia

apple ii : One of the early strengths of the Apple II line, and one of the most important factors contributing to its success, was its open architecture, epitomized by its generous number of internal expansion card slots, or simply expansion slots. These slots accommodated a host of Apple II peripheral..   More from Wikipedia

  While the Macintosh was still in "The First 100 Days" of launch mode, a new product in the Apple II family was announced -- the Apple IIc. Remember folks, the Apple II family "paid the party" and created a positive revenue stream and profits while the Macintosh was getting established. Without the Apple IIe and Apple IIc sales, the Macintosh could not have happened. So, enjoy this segment from the April 1984 Apple IIc rollout conference at the Moscone Center in California. - Alfred...

  Steve Wozniak, the inventor of the personal computer, provides us with a tour of historical Apple II products. An absolutely classic video clip from my video collection. This was on my Apple IIc rollout VHS tape, from 1984. Please visit www.woz.org for more information on the incredible Steve Wozniak. Also, make sure you check out his new book, "iWoz". And don't forget to watch past the end credits. More to come! - Alfred PS: This segment was posted with permission by Steve Wozniak....