I've been a regular Apple computer user since 1979 and owner since 1986 when I first purchased an Apple IIGS computer. I used early Macintosh computers for college courses in the 80's and started using them at home in the 90's, at first as a necessary accessory for my Apple Newton MessagePad and later for other household purposes and entertainment. Over the years there have been opportunities to purchase or acquire Apple computer equipment and I have only rarely discarded anything so I now have a small collection. This post covers only vintage (i.e. pre-Intel based) Apple computers in my collection. I am not including devices such as printers, routers, iPods, iPads, iPhones, Apple TV, etc.
Apple II Family
Apple ][+ (aka Apple II+, Apple II Plus) (1979)
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| Not my Apple II+, but similar |
The Apple ][+ is had an 8-bit 6502 CPU running at 1 MHz, a built-in keyboard, 7 slots for peripheral cards, a hand controller port, and composite output that could be used with a television or a computer monitor. Typical storage was a pair of 5.25" Disk ][ 140K floppy drives connected via a Disk ][ interface card in Slot 6, but it also had a port that could be used to load programs from an audio source such as a cassette tape. This computer is not connected to my network.
Model: A2S1048A
Serial #: A2S2-559930
Logic Board: 820-0044-D, manufactured 1979 (RFI Revision 2 board) (this is the latest version of Apple II+)
Memory: 64K
Peripheral cards and internal modifications:
Apple Disk ][ interface card
Apple 16K Language card
Peripherals:
Apple Disk ][ 5.25" floppy drive
Apple Hand Controllers (paddles) (The Keyboard Company, model K680-0003)
Apple Monitor /// (composite monochrome)
Apple Studio Display (composite color)
Not in use:
Apple Monitor /// stand
Joystick adapter
Kensington System Saver
Apple IIGS (aka Apple IIgs) (1986)
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| Not my "Woz" Apple IIGS, but similar |
The IIGS has a 16 bit processor that could emulate the 8 bit 65C02 chip used in the Apple //e and //c, allowing it to run all Apple II 8 bit software at up to 2.8 MHz as well as IIGS specific 16 bit software. The Apple Desktop Bus keyboard and mouse were introduced with the IIGS and later became standard on the Macintosh family. The IIGS has peripheral slots like the ][+ and //e but also ports for connecting ADB devices, modem, printer, AppleTalk network, composite or RBG monitor, joystick, and "smartport" for chaining Apple 3.5" and 5.25" floppy disk drives.
Because this IIGS lacks a hard drive, I have it configured to boot off of a 3.5" disk and mount a shared folder on the PowerMac 5400/120. Then the IIGS Finder can be launched from the shared folder.
Version: Woz Limited Edition - ROM 00 upgraded to ROM 01
Peripheral cards:
Applied Engineering 4 MB Memory card
Peripheral cards and internal modifications:
Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard (A9M0330 introduced with IIGS)
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse (model A9M0331 introduced with IIGS)
Kensington Turbo Mouse ADB
Kensington System Saver IIGS (Revision B)
Apple IIc/IIGS monitor stand
Apple IIGS RGB Monitor
Apple 3.5" drive
PhoneNet connector for AppleTalk
Internal battery holder installed and original battery replaced (2021)
Apple IIGS (aka Apple IIgs) (1986)
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| Apple standard Apple IIGS photo |
The IIGS has a 16 bit processor that could emulate the 8 bit 65C02 chip used in the Apple //e and //c, allowing it to run all Apple II 8 bit software at up to 2.8 MHz as well as IIGS specific 16 bit software. The Apple Desktop Bus keyboard and mouse were introduced with the IIGS and later became standard on the Macintosh family. The IIGS has peripheral slots like the ][+ and //e but also ports for connecting ADB devices, modem, printer, AppleTalk network, composite or RBG monitor, joystick, and "smartport" for chaining Apple 3.5" and 5.25" floppy disk drives. I have a single Apple 3.5" drive connected and the modern BMOW FloppyEmu connected as well as 2 Apple Disk II 5.25" drives.
Version: ROM 01
Peripheral cards and internal modifications:
BOOTi storage card (modern USB-based storage)
Applied Engineering Transwarp GS Accelerator 7 MHz
ROM 01 chip replaced with Transwarp GS chip
GG Labs 8 MB RAM card (modern)
Internal battery holder installed and original battery replaced, 2019
Peripherals:
BMOW FloppyEmu (modern SD-based floppy drive emulator)
Apple 3.5" drive
2 Apple Disk ][ 5.25" drives chained using a Redmond Cable adapter (the second drive is not accessible while using the FloppyEmu)
Apple Desktop Bus Keyboard (A9M0330 introduced with IIGS)
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse (model A9M0331 introduced with IIGS)
Kensington System Saver IIGS
Applied Engineering Heavy Duty Power Supply
Apple IIGS RGB Monitor
Epyx 500XJ Joystick
PhoneNet connector for AppleTalk
Not in use:
CVTech RamFAST SCSI card (replaced with BOOTi card because it stopped working properly)
Original ROM chip
Apple //c Plus (aka Apple //c+, Apple IIc+) (1988)
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| Not my Apple //c Plus, but similar |
The final new model of the Apple II family to be released, the Apple //c Plus ran a 65C02 CPU at 4 MHz, used an internal 3.5" floppy drive, adopted the smartport from the IIGS allowing additional floppy drives to be chained, could use composite or RGB monitors, and used a combination port for a joystick or Apple //c mouse. Standard memory on a //c Plus is 128K. This computer is not connected to my network.
For video my //c Plus is connected to the composite video input on a Macintosh Performa 6300CD. The Apple II video can then be viewed through the Apple Video Player application, which also allows screen capturing and recording.
Peripheral cards and internal modifications:
ROM 5x (12/10/17) updated ROM (Ctrl-Opt-Reset to access)
Apple 3.5" drive
American Micro Research Half Height 5.25" drive
Apple Mouse (A2M4015)
Not in use:
Apple //c monochrome monitor
Original ROM chip
Macintosh Family
Macintosh Plus (1986)
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| Not my Mac Plus, but similar |
The Macintosh Plus was the first Macintosh to include an 800K internal floppy drive and a SCSI port for storage expansion. This Macintosh Plus was rescued from a Hollywood prop house in 2021 and included the computer, non-Apple external hard drive, keyboard, and mouse. The internal floppy drive eject gear needed to be replaced, the battery replaced, the external SCSI hard drive replaced, and a period correct Macintosh 800K External Drive added.
Memory: 4 MB
Original battery replaced, 2021
Ejection gear on internal floppy drive failed and replaced, 2021
Peripherals:
Apple Mouse (M0100)
Macintosh Plus keyboard
PhoneNet connector for AppleTalk
Kensington Mac System Saver
TMS Peripherals Shadow drive case with a BlueSCSI inside connected internally to power with a Molex to Berg adapter.
Not in use:
Non-Apple External SCSI Hard Drive
Macintosh Color Classic II (1993)
Sold only outside the United States (this particular one was sold in Japan), the Color Classic II is the last of the compact all-in-one Macintoshes. Purchased used in 2021 this Macintosh Color Classic II had already been modded to allow 640x480 video and included an Ethernet PDS card. A 32 bit machine capable of operating in 24 bit mode, the CCII is compatible with the Apple II PDS card though that would sacrifice the PDS Ethernet card.
The internal SCSI hard drive failed so a BlueSCSI SD storage solution is being used. Initially the BlueSCSI was plugged into Stephen Arsenault's OverEasy II adapter which in turn was plugged into a CN50M-DB25F SCSI adapter which was plugged into an Apple CD-ROM drive attached to the Mac SCSI port. There was some instability with this approach when booting which was resolved by disconnecting the failed internal hard drive and connecting the BlueSCSI internally (I'm using a Molex to Berg adapter for power but this may actually not be necessary with a CCII).
Memory: 32 MB
Peripherals:
Apple Extended Keyboard II
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
Apple CD-ROM External SCSI Drive
Iomega Zip 100 External SCSI Drive
Apple StyleWriter II printer
Apple microphone (round style)
PhoneNet connector for AppleTalk
BlueSCSI 1.0c (modern SD-based storage) connected internally and powered via a Molex to Berg adapter
Issues:
Internal SCSI hard drive failed and is disconnected but not removed.
The BlueSCSI is internal but is not secured. It fit well in the area directly behind the hard drive and the SD slot should be accessible when the case is removed.
Not in use:
Japanese Apple Keyboard II
Macintosh TV (1993)
The Macintosh TV is the rarest member of the Macintosh family. Similar to all-on-one models at the time it has a 68030 processor, internal SCSI hard drive, internal CD-ROM and 1.44 MB floppy drive. Its internal PDS slot is occupied by a TV tuner card. It has ADB, SCSI, and serial ports as well as video in ports. Its credit card sized remote control can be used to turn on and off the computer and control all functions of the TV card and CD drive. It has a stunning all black appearance and shipped with an all-black Apple Keyboard II and all-black Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II.
Memory: 8 MB
Original battery replaced
Original SCSI drive replaced
Peripherals:
Macintosh TV ADB Keyboard (Black) and Mouse (Black)
Apple TV Remote Control
PhoneNet connector for AppleTalk
BlueSCSI 1.0c (modern SD-based storage) connected to the SCSI port with Stephen Arsenault's OverEasy II DB25 to 50 pin SCSI adapter and a right angle DB25 adapter so that the serial port isn't blocked.
Issues:
Sound volume is very low. This was first noticed 11/21 and is a recent development. This indicates leaking capacitors (likely surface mount capacitors on the motherboard (aka logic board), but could also be the analog board- see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ20_57y-rA).
Macintosh Performa 6300CD (1996)
The Performa 6300CD has a 94 MHz 603e processor. This computer contains everything but the kitchen sink in terms of slots and ports. It has an internal hard drive, CD-ROM drive and 1.44 MB floppy drive. It has a dedicated communications slot for a modem or ethernet card. It has a PDS slot for PDS cards (though because it is 32 bit machine unable to operate in 24 bit mode it is is not compatible with the Apple II PDS card). It has a slot for an TV card and video input. It has ADB, SCSI, and serial ports. It has IR for a remote control. Other than a Mac Mini G4 this is the only vintage desktop Macintosh I have that requires a monitor.
Memory: 64 MB
Original battery replaced with 3 AAA battery kit, 2021
Original floppy drive replaced
Peripherals:
AppleColor Plus 14" Display (not the 15" display normally included w/6300CD)
Apple Adjustable Keyboard (without the numeric keypad)
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
Kensington Turbo Mouse ADB v5.0
Apple PlainTalk microphone
Apple TV Tuner card and video input cards
Farallon Ethernet Communications Card
Issues:
One I/O door latch broken off
2 Metal fence screws missing
Not in use:
PDS Ethernet card
Power Macintosh 5400/120 (1996)
Original battery replaced 2020
Peripherals:
Apple Keyboard II
Apple Desktop Bus Mouse II
Issues:
Front bezel latches broken off
Brightness increase button broken
G3 Blue & White 350 MHz Tower (1999)
G3 iMac 350 MHz Indigo (Summer 2000)
Original battery replaced 2021
Peripherals:
Apple USB Keyboard (transparent w/ black keys)
Apple USB mouse (black)
TEAK USB 1.44 MB external floppy drive
Issues:
Internal CD-ROM drive not working - needs to be replaced
Signs of capacitor failure - will eventually require capacity replacement (i.e., recapping)
iBook G4 1.42 MHz (2005)
Issues:
Screen fades out periodically
Battery no longer holds charge
Mac Mini G4 (Jan 2005) (not currently in use)
Upgraded to 1 GB RAM
Newton Family
MessagePad 110
MessagePad 130
MessagePad 2100 (upgraded from 2000)
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