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Apple IIe "Original", "Enhanced" and "Platinum"

A picture of Apple IIe

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:8-bit home computer
CPU:MOS 6502 ("Original") or 65C02 ("Enhanced" and "Platinum" revisions) @ 1 MHz
Operating system(s):Apple DOS 3.3 or Pro-DOS
Applesoft BASIC and Mini-Assembler
Memory:ROM: 16 KB
RAM: 64 KB ("Original" and "Enhanced")
RAM: 128 KB ("Platinum")
Expandable to 1 MB or more
Power supply:Mains: 95-127 VAC (Integrated switch mode PSU with 3-pin IEC C14 connector)
Current drain / power consumption:Max 80 W
Dimensions (W*H*D): "Original" and "Enhanced"
387*108*451 mm (15.25*4.25*17.75")
"Platinum"
384*114**457 mm (15.15*4.5*18")
Weight: "Original" and "Enhanced"
5.21 Kg (11.5 lb)
"Platinum"
5.45 Kg (12 lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Integrated
Graphics: 40 and 80*24 characters, white on black
40*48 pixels, 16 colors
280*192 pixels, 6 colors
80*48 pixels, 16 colors (Requires 128 KB RAM)
560*192 pixels, 16 colors (Requires 128 KB RAM)
Audio:Beeper
Storage: Tape recorder
Floppy options
Hard disk option
External I/O ports:
Game I/O:   16-pin DIL socket
Paddle port:   DE-9s / DB-9f
Tape I/O:   Two TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm)
Video out:   RCA/Phono (Composite)
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:USA (Assembled in Singapore), 1983-1993 (Discontinued)
Additional info: Seven 50-pin expansion slots and one 60-pin auxiliary slot.

Codenamed "Diana" and "Super II". Improvements include a full ASCII
keyboard with both upper and lower case letters. The original IIe was
replaced by upgraded revisions such as the "Enhanced" IIe in march 1985
and the "Platinum" IIe with an added numeric keypad in january 1987.
Related documents: User manual (19.8 MB)
User manual "Platinum" (20.3 MB)
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
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RF modulator
Parallel interface
RS-232C interface
Floppy disk drive. 5.25 inch
Floppy disk drive. 3.5 inch
Hard disk drive
One-button mouse
A picture of Apple Platinum IIe