Apple
Since its founding in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne, Apple Inc. has been responsible for some of the most iconic products in home computer history.
We have nearly fifty Apple computers on display, representing almost every major era of Apple computer development.
Several of the computers in this exhibit are functional!
Apple 1
The first Apple computer, herald of the home computing revolution and of the internet age. Despite being sold without casing, power supply, keyboard or monitor, the Apple 1 was sold with a pre-assembled motherboard in a first for personal computing.
Our Apple 1 was assembled by the owner into a unique suitcase-based configuration.
Apple Lisa
The Apple Lisa 1 was one of the first commercially sold computers with a mouse and a GUI. This model is a pre-production unit that was likely sold or given to a licensed Apple dealer. One of the key differences is the keyboard, which uses a different switch technology and keycaps than the production model. This change was likely made to make the computer cheaper, as the Lisa went over budget and the final MSRP was more expensive than Apple wanted.
Apple III
When it was introduced in 1980, the Apple III was supposed to be the replacement for the Apple II. Due to many hardware problems, lack of software support, and general preference for the Apple II, the Apple III went on to be Apple’s first failure.
Apple Macintosh
The first of the Macintosh computer line, the original Mac was an improved, redesigned, and cost reduced Apple Lisa at heart.
The system represented a revolutionary transition from text and command prompts to the modern GUI, and was marketed with the iconic “1984” advertisement prior to release.