Apple · 1976
Apple I
Hand-built by Steve Wozniak and sold as a bare circuit board for $666.66.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 1976 |
| Processor | MOS 6502, 1 MHz |
| Memory | 4 KB |
| Storage | Cassette (optional) |
| Launch price | $666.66 (about $3,680 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Apple I come out?
The Apple I was released in 1976 by Apple.
How much did the Apple I cost when it was new?
About $666.66 for the base model at launch, roughly $3,680 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple I have?
4 KB of memory and a MOS 6502 processor at 1 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 2.1 million times more memory.
How many people had the Apple I as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple I popular?
It was especially popular in USA.
Can you still buy the Apple I?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.