The Apple Computer 1, often referred to as the Apple I, is an 8-bit personal computer designed by Steve Wozniak and introduced by the Apple Computer Company in 1976. It was the company's first product and laid the foundation for what would become one of the world's largest technology companies. The idea of founding the company and marketing the computer came from Wozniak's friend and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
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SignificanceIt was the company's first product and laid the foundation for what would become one of the world's largest technology companies 1 FAQs
How much did the Apple I cost and who bought the first units?
The initial price was 666.66 US dollars, a figure the Apple-1 Registry says was chosen simply because Steve Wozniak liked repeating numbers. The first 50 units were sold to the Byte Shop, owned by Paul Terrell.
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Source Apple I - Wikipedia
Invented By
Steve Wozniak designed and hand-built the Apple I, sold through the Homebrew Computer Club and then the Byte Shop.
Source Wikipedia: Steve Wozniak
Predecessor Of
Apple II, Systems The Apple II, launched 1977, was Apples direct commercial successor to the hand-built Apple I of 1976.
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Developed By
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Sources
1. Apple I - Wikipedia
Introduction
It was the company's first product and laid the foundation for what would become one of the world's largest technology companies.
Infobox: discontinued
September 30, 1977
- In Group: Early Apple Personal Computers, lead
- In Field: Computer Architecture, Lead paragraph
View the Source2. Wikidata: Apple I
- Wikidata Q18981, resolved via en.wikipedia pageprops (wave rule R-L)
- Wikidata Q18981 P577 (publication/release date) claim -> 1976; checked 2026-09-28
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