Mac · The Beige Era · 1984
Apple IIc
A sleek, self-contained Apple II with a built-in floppy and carry handle, styled in Apple’s new "Snow White" design language alongside an optional flat-panel LCD.
Apple IIc: key facts
When was the Apple IIc released?
The Apple IIc was released in April 1984. Apple discontinued it in August 1988.
How much did the Apple IIc cost?
The Apple IIc launched at $1,295 in 1984 — about $3,924 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple IIc’s specs?
The Apple IIc used a MOS 65C02 running at 1.023 MHz, with 128 KB of memory. It ran ProDOS.
Why does the Apple IIc matter?
Apple’s first portable-minded computer — "c" for compact, with a built-in drive and handle.
Full specifications
| CPU | MOS 65C02 · 1.023 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 128 KB (up to 1 MB) |
| Storage | — |
| Display | External, 80-column / 560×192 |
| GPU | Integrated |
| Ports | Built-in floppy, serial |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | Compact "luggable" |
| Operating system | ProDOS |
| Released | April 1984 |
| Discontinued | August 1988 |
| Launch price | $1,295 |
How the Apple IIc compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 131,000× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 1.023 MHz, the clock is roughly 3,130× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro — and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
Launched at $1,295 in 1984 — about $3,924 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
Its monochrome LCD accessory was one of the first laptop-style screens Apple sold.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25