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Apple IIGS

A2S6000 · 1986–1992 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: WDC 65C816 2.8 MHz (16-bit, with 1 MHz Apple II compatibility mode)
Ram: max: 8 MB via the dedicated memory expansion slot · base: 256 KB (ROM 0/1); 1 MB (ROM 3)
Ports: Analog RGB video (DB-15) · Composite video out · ADB (keyboard/mouse) · Serial ×2 (mini-DIN-8) · SmartPort floppy (DB-19) · Game I/O (DE-9) · Headphone jack · 7 expansion slots plus memory expansion slot
Display: RGB out: Super Hi-Res 320×200 with 16 colors or 640×200, from a 4,096-color palette; legacy Apple II modes
Storage: base: None built in; Apple 3.5" (800 KB) and 5.25" drives via SmartPort, SCSI hard disks via card · options:
Os Support: latest: GS/OS System 6.0.1 · shipped: ProDOS 16
Release Price: $999

Variants

Models

Woz Limited Edition(Early production run with Steve Wozniak's signature molded into the case.)ROM 3(1989 revision with 1 MB RAM standard and updated ROMs.)

Upgrade paths

RAM

8 MB via memory expansion slot · Dedicated slot takes plug-in RAM cards; 4 MB was the common practical ceiling in period, modern cards reach the full 8 MB.

EASY

CPU

TransWarp GS and ZipGS accelerators up to roughly 8-10 MHz · Well-documented plug-in accelerator cards, still sought after by collectors.

EASY

other

7 expansion slots · Compatible with most classic Apple II cards plus IIGS-specific SCSI, sound, and modern flash storage cards.

EASY