Input · The Beige Era · 1983
Apple Mouse
The one-button Apple mouse made the graphical interface physical, carrying Xerox PARC ideas into Lisa and Macintosh homes.
Apple Mouse: key facts
When was the Apple Mouse released?
The Apple Mouse was released in January 1983. Apple discontinued it in 1986.
How much did the Apple Mouse cost?
The Apple Mouse launched at $100 in 1983 — about $316 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Mouse’s specs?
The Apple Mouse used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Mouse matter?
Apple’s first mouse, launched with the Lisa.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Lisa / Macintosh mouse port |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | One-button mouse |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | January 1983 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Launch price | $100 |
How the Apple Mouse compares to today
Launched at $100 in 1983 — about $316 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27