{"product_id":"apple-iic-1984-1988","title":"Apple IIc (1984-1988)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Apple IIc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"12\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70\"\u003eApple IIc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003e, launched in April 1984 with the slogan \"Apple II Forever,\" was the company's first serious attempt at a \"portable\" computer, condensing the power of an Apple IIe into a sleek, 7.5-pound chassis.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Designed by frogdesign using the new \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"255\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Snow White\" design language\u003c\/b\u003e, it featured a distinctive creamy-white case with vertical slats for cooling and a built-in handle that doubled as a stand. Unlike its predecessors, the IIc was a \"closed system\" that lacked internal expansion slots, instead providing built-in ports for a mouse, modem, and external drive, along with an integrated \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"599\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e5.25-inch floppy drive\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003eDespite its portability, it lacked an internal battery and a built-in screen, often paired with the optional \"Scribe\" thermal printer or a tiny 9-inch monochrome monitor.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-68\"\u003eWhile it was a technical marvel that brought 128KB of RAM and the 65C02 processor to a compact form factor, it was eventually discontinued in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"936\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68\"\u003eAugust 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\"\u003e to make way for the faster, 4MHz Apple IIc Plus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonation:\u003c\/strong\u003e  John Blackman, Boca Raton, Florida \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Computer, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Apple IIc","offer_id":53899915395382,"sku":null,"price":1984.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4447\/3654\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_qjp6p5qjp6p5qjp6.png?v=1774735471","url":"https:\/\/www.westporttechmuseum.com\/products\/apple-iic-1984-1988","provider":"Westport Tech Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}