Entering the mid-eighties, 8-bit Micros, such as the Apple II were becoming a little out-moded. So what could Apple do, to keep the Apple II range fresh? Well, hows about two very different machines?
One which re-invented the Apple II as a mobile powerhouse, for office and home. Whilst the IIgs, literally re-invented the Apple II as a new 16-bit computer, to go into battle with the Atari ST and Amiga computers, which had set the home micro scene on fire.
Beyond these heady days, how did the Apple II eventually fade out? And more importantly, what was its legacy?
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00:00 - Intro
02:41 - The Apple IIc
12:36 - Is it Truly Portable?
14:25 - The Apple IIgs
17:20 - The Ensoniq 5503 DOC Sound Chip
18:14 - The Mega II Chip
20:13 - Expandability!
21:42 - Launched with ProDos 16
22:28 - The GSOS GUI
23:42 - The Trinity Complete
28:30 - The Apple IIe Enhanced
30:49 - The Apple IIe Platinum
33:35 - The Apple IIc Plus
39:05 - The Apple IIe Card
42:19 - Rage, Rage Hard!
47:07 - Conclusion
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