Apple II Plus

The Apple II Plus was an improved iteration of the original Apple II personal computer, released in 1979. It featured an 'Autostart ROM' for simplified booting from disk and increased the standard RAM to 48KB, making it more user-friendly and ready for broader adoption in homes, schools, and…

Key facts

First appeared: 1979
Category: technology
Problem solved: The Apple II Plus addressed the need for a more user-friendly and readily accessible personal computer for a broader audience. Its key innovation, the Autostart ROM, eliminated the cumbersome manual process of booting software from a disk, thereby lowering the barrier to entry for non-technical users and making the computer a true 'turnkey' appliance.
Platforms: Apple II Plus hardware

Related technologies

Apple Disk II floppy disk drive
Modems (for telecommunications and early online services)
Joysticks and game paddles
Expansion cards (e.g., Z-80 SoftCard for CP/M, memory expansion cards)
Dot matrix printers (e.g., Epson MX-80, Silentype)
Monochrome/color CRT monitors or televisions

Notable users

Home users and hobbyists
Small businesses (especially for spreadsheet applications)
K-12 educational institutions (schools)