Apple III
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Timeline
Introduced: 1980
Discontinued: 1984
History
The Apple III was introduced as a business-oriented personal computer, aimed to succeed the Apple II. Despite its advanced features, it faced technical issues that hampered its success.
Specifications
- Processor: Synertek 6502A
- Memory: 128 KB, expandable to 512 KB
- Storage: Built-in 143 KB 5.25-inch floppy disk drive
- Display: 24 lines by 80 characters text, 560 x 192 graphics
Features
The Apple III included advanced features for its time such as a built-in disk drive and a new operating system (Apple SOS). It also had improved graphics and more memory compared to its predecessors.
Opened Case View
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Available Expansion Cards
- 80-Column Text Card
- Serial Interface Card
- Parallel Printer Interface Card
- RAM Expansion Card
- Clock/Calendar Card
- IEEE-488 Interface Card
Impact on the Industry
Although the Apple III struggled commercially, it introduced several innovations that influenced later Apple products, including advanced graphics capabilities and a more powerful operating system.