description Apple II Plus Overview
The Apple II Plus is a home computer introduced by Apple in 1979. It built upon the original Apple II with an upgraded character set supporting lowercase letters and enhanced memory capabilities. Utilizing a 6502 processor, it was notable for its accessibility and versatility within the burgeoning personal computing market. The Apple II Plus remains relevant for hobbyists, educators, and those interested in exploring early computer history.
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What changed from the original Apple II to the Apple II Plus?
The Apple II Plus arrived in 1979 and replaced Integer BASIC in ROM with Applesoft BASIC, which was better for floating-point math. It also commonly shipped with more memory than early Apple II configurations.
Did the Apple II Plus have lowercase letters?
Not as a normal built-in display feature. The Apple II Plus was still mainly an uppercase machine unless modified, while lowercase became more practical in later Apple II models such as the Apple IIe.
Why do Apple II Plus collectors talk about VisiCalc?
VisiCalc, released for the Apple II in 1979, was the spreadsheet that made many businesses take personal computers seriously. The Apple II Plus became one of the machines most strongly associated with that early software boom.
What storage did the Apple II Plus use?
Many users paired it with Apple's Disk II 5.25 inch floppy drive, though cassette storage was also part of the early Apple II ecosystem. The Disk II system was a major reason Apple II software distribution grew quickly.
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