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<p><i>Scientific American, September 1977</i>
<h1>
The home computer that's ready to work, play and grow with you.</h1>

<hr>Clear the kitchen table. Bring in the color T.V. Plug in your new Apple
II<sup>*</sup>, and connect any standard cassette recorder/player. Now
you're ready for an evening of discovery in the new world of personal computers.
<p>&nbsp;Only Apple II makes it that easy. It's a complete, ready to use
computer--not in a kit. At $1298, it includes features you won't find on
other personal computers costing twice as much. Features such as video
graphics in 15 colors. And a built in memory capacity of 8K bytes ROM and
4K bytes RAM--with room for lots more. But you don't even need to know
a RAM from a ROM to use and enjoy Apple II. It's the first personal computer
with a fast version of BASIC--the English-like programming language--permanently
built in. That means you can begin running your Apple II the first evening,
entering your own instructions and watching them work, even if you've had
no previous computer experience.
<p>&nbsp;The familiar typewriter-style keyboard makes communication easy.
And your programs and data can be stored on (and retrieved from) audio
cassettes, using the built-in cassette interface, so you can swap with
other Apple II users. This and other peripherals--other equipment on most
personal computers, at hundreds of dollars extra cost--are <i>built into</i>
Apple II. And it's designed to keep up with changing technology, to expand
easily whenever you need it to.
<p>&nbsp;As an educational tool, Apple II is a sound investment. You can
program it to tutor your children in most any subject, such as spelling,
history, or math. But the biggest benefit--no matter <i>how</i> you use
Apple II--is that you and your family increase familiarity with the computer
itself. The more you experiment with it, the more you discover about its
potential.
<p>&nbsp;Start by plaing PONG. Then invent your own games using the input
keyboard, game paddles and built-in speaker. As you experiment you'll acquire
new programming skills which will open up new ways to use your Apple II.
You'll learn to "paint" dazzling color displays using the unique color
graphics commands in Apple BASIC, and write programs to create beautiful
kaleidoscopic designs. As you master Apple BASIC, you'll be able to organize,
index and store data on household finances, income tax, recipes, and record
collections. You can learn to chart your biorythms, balance your checking
account, even control your home environment. Apple II will go as far as
you imagination can take it. Best of all, Apple II is designed to grow
with you. As your skill and experience with computing increase, you may
want to add new Apple peripherals. For example, a refined, more sophisticated
BASIC language is being developed for advanced scientific and mathematical
applications. And in addition to the built-in audio, video and game interfaces,
there's room for eight plug-in options such as a prototyping board for
experimenting with interfaces to others equipment; a serial board for connecting
a teletype, printer and other terminals; a parallel interface for communicating
with a printer or another computer; an EPROM board for storing programs
permanently; and a modem board communications interface. A floppy disk
interface with software and complete operating systems will be available
at the end of 1977. And there are many more options to come, because Apple
II was designed from the beginning to accommodate increased power and capability
as your requirements change.
<p>&nbsp;If you'd like to see for yourself how easy it is to use and enjoy
Apple II, visit your local dealer for a demonstration and a copy of our
detailed brochure. Or write Apple Computer Inc., 20863 Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Cupertino, California 95014.
<p>&nbsp;Apple II� is a completely self-contained computer system with
BASIC in ROM, color graphics, ASCII keyboard, light-weight, efficient switching
power supply and molded case. It is supplied with BASIC in ROM, up to 48K
bytes of RAM, and with cassette tape, video, and game I/O interfaces built-in.
Also included are two games paddles and a demonstration cassette.
<h2>
SPECIFICATIONS</h2>

<ul>
<li>
<b>Microprocessor:</b> 6502 (1 MHz).</li>

<li>
<b>Video Display:</b> Memory mapped, 5 modes--all Software-selectable:</li>

<ul>
<li>
Text--40 chars/line, 24 lines upper case.</li>

<li>
Color graphics--40h x 48v, 15 colors</li>

<li>
High-resolution graphics--280h x 192v; black, white, violet, green (16K
RAM minimum required)</li>

<li>
Both graphics modes can be selected to include 4 lines of text at the bottom
of the display area.</li>

<li>
Completely transparent memory access. All color generation done digitally.</li>
</ul>

<li>
<b>Memory:</b> up to 48K bytes on-board RAM (4K supplied)</li>

<ul>
<li>
Uses either 4K or new 16K dynamic memory chips</li>

<li>
Up to 12K rom (8K supplied)</li>
</ul>

<li>
<b>Software</b></li>

<ul>
<li>
Fast extended Integer BASIC in ROM with color graphics commands</li>

<li>
Extensive monitor in ROM</li>
</ul>

<li>
<b>I/O</b></li>

<ul>
<li>
1500 bps cassette interface</li>

<li>
8-slot motherboard</li>

<li>
Apple game I/O connector</li>

<li>
ASCII keyboard port</li>

<li>
Speaker</li>

<li>
Composite video output</li>
</ul>
</ul>
Apple II is also available in board-only form for the do-it-yourself hobbyist.
Has all of the features of the Apple II system, but does not include case,
keyboard, power supple or game paddles. $598.
<p>&nbsp;PONG is a trademark of Atari Inc.
<br><sup>*</sup>Apple II plugs into any standard TV using an inexpensive
modulator (not supplied).
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<address>
Jason Aubrey Wells / <a href="mailto:jaw016@engr.latech.edu">jaw016@engr.latech.edu</a></address>

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