How much did the Apple 2 sell for?

The original retail price of the computer was US$1298(with 4 KB of RAM) and US$2638 (with the maximum 48 KB of RAM). To reflect the computer’s color graphics capability, the Apple logo on the casing was represented using rainbow stripes, which remained a part of Apple’s corporate logo until early 1998.

Is my old Mac worth anything?

As of this writing (2011), on average I’d say most old Macs are worth about $100. An original 128k Mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. For most systems, sentimental values tend to be higher than resale prices.

Why did the Apple 2 sell so well?

The Apple II was the first personal computer to achieve significant commercial success. That’s how Apple’s first product, the Apple I, had been sold. But Jobs realized that this drastically limited the potential market. So Apple sold the Apple II pre-assembled in an attractive plastic case with a built-in keyboard.

What is the best Apple II?

The Apple II served as my personal introduction to video games, so I feel compelled to immortalize its best games with a list.

• The Oregon Trail. 1985.
• Beyond Castle Wolfenstein. 1984.
• Space Quest. 1986.
• Prince of Persia. 1989.
• Archon: The Light and the Dark. 1984.
• Lode Runner. 1983.
• Elite. 1985.
• Pirates! 1987.

What to do with old Macs?

If the Mac is no longer functional, or if it’s too old, you can recycle it. Apple’s recycling program will take any of your devices and recycle them. They may even give you a gift card if the computer still has some value. You won’t get a lot, and lately Apple’s prices for Mac trade-ins have been very low.

Was the Apple 2 a failure?

The Apple II was a big commercial success, but the follow up model couldn’t emulate the same kind of buzz. The first 14,000 units were recalled and there were stability issues – the altered version was reliable but the damage had already been done for the Apple III.

What could you do with an Apple 2?

It included a BASIC interpreter and could support graphics and a color monitor. External storage was originally on cassette tape, but later Apple introduced an external floppy disk drive. Among the Apple II’s most important features were its 8 expansion slots on the motherboard.

Did Apple 2 have a mouse?

Apple Mouse II (M0100/A2M2050) Like the original IIc mouse, it used the same model number as the Macintosh Mouse. Unlike the Mouse IIc, however, it can be interchanged with the Macintosh version, but cannot be used on the IIc.

When did the Apple II Plus come out?

This evolutionary enhancement to the Apple II was released in June 1979. With the decision made to upgrade the Apple II, other changes were made to make it more attractive to new computer buyers.

What’s the value of an Apple II computer?

It was a commercial success and went on to sell between five and six million units by the time it was discontinued in 1993. While an Apple II is worth dramatically less than its predecessor, some have sold for a few thousand dollars. In 2015, an Apple II in “fine condition” fetched $4,687 at a Nate D. Sanders auction.

Is the Apple II plus a working computer?

Apple II plus A2S1048 working! Monitor not incl. Only owner great condition. Vintage Apple II+ Computer A2S1016 w/ Disk Drive

How much memory does an Apple II Plus have?

The cost of RAM chips had dropped considerably, so most new II Plus systems came standard with a full 48K of RAM (although 16K and 32K versions were also available). Since the disk operating system consumed about 10K of memory, having the full complement of available RAM made it easier to use the Disk II with either version of BASIC.