The Apple II was launched in 1977, a full 47 years ago. The Apple IIe came out six years later, with a higher level of integration and a raft of new useful features. Apple eventually ended production ...

January 18, 1983: Computer manufacturer Franklin Electronic Publishers takes the wraps off its Franklin Ace 1200 computer, an uxtnauthorized Apple II clone that triggers an important legal battle.

Memories of your first computer can be priceless. Or they can cost $2,600. That’s how much Dan Budiac, a New York Web developer, recently paid on eBay to buy the same model Apple II he grew up with ...