Storage · The Beige Era · 1983
Apple DuoDisk
DuoDisk put two 5.25-inch drives in a tidy external box, making disk copying and multi-disk Apple II workflows less painful.
Apple DuoDisk: key facts
When was the Apple DuoDisk released?
The Apple DuoDisk was released in 1983. Apple discontinued it in 1986.
How much did the Apple DuoDisk cost?
The Apple DuoDisk launched at $795 in 1983 — about $2,512 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple DuoDisk’s specs?
The Apple DuoDisk used a N/A, with None of memory and 0.28 MB of storage. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple DuoDisk matter?
Two Apple II floppy drives in one enclosure.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | 0.28 MB |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Apple II disk port |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Dual 5.25-inch floppy drive |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | 1983 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Launch price | $795 |
How the Apple DuoDisk compares to today
This entire device held less data than a single modern phone photo (~4 MB).
Launched at $795 in 1983 — about $2,512 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-06-27