Description

The Apple IIc, Model A2S4000 is the compact Apple II. The only true portable computer in the Apple II Family and the very first portable model from Apple. Introduced in 1984, this computer was not only portable, but aimed at first time users with it’s true plug and play usability. With no user interface slots and the only Apple II with a built in 5 1/4″ disk drive, all it needed was an external power adapter and a monitor to be up and running. The equivalent of five slot cards were built in to the Apple IIc motherboard. An Extended 80 Column Card, two Apple Super Serial Cards, a Mouse Card, and a disk drive controller card. This meant the Apple IIc had 128 KB RAM, 80-column text, and Double-Hi-Resolution graphics built-in and available right out of the box. All you had to do is plug in the printer, mouse or other accessory without worrying about an interface card. Original sold for $1295 in 1984.

The Snow White coloring scheme was only used on this model in addition to the the brand new ImageWriter II and other IIc specific accessories. It came with a beige keyboard, disk drive door and volume control.

In 1986, the Model number changed to A2S4100, with some case modifications. You could continue to get (different) beige color keycaps and door, or the new platinum color like the IIGS was introduced with. The case remained Snow White.

There are a total of 4 different ROMs plus a serial port timing fix.

• ROM 255 – the original. A serial port timing fix was available for affected machines
• ROM 0 – added Unidisk 3.5 support among other things and was a ROM chip swap plus a motherboard modification.
• ROM 3 – added a memory expansion socket and a redesigned motherboard. This came with the new keyboard in 1986.
• ROM 4 – a ROM update to fix the memory expansion bugs in the ROM 3 motherboard.

Select below. All are clean and tested to work and have all their feet. Expect minor scratches, scuffs and minor pry marks (from people trying to open the cases), anything major will be noted. Coloring is in comparison to similar computers, monitors and other accessories on hand. There is a coloring guide here.

***The photos are representative only and not what you will receive*** While we try to keep appropriate parts with appropriate cases, some come in broken or have non matching case parts and boards are transplanted into nicer looking cases.

These computers are available with or without an original power adapter. Also available with Manual and Disk set – see below.

Select from the following:

• A) A2S4000, SN D44050T. ROM 255. Beige keyboard. Light overall with a couple areas edging towards medium – top case above floppy drive, L front area on bottom case. Case is slightly mismatched – top and bottom didn’t start life together.
• B) A2S4000, SN F6320A3. ROM 0. Beige keyboard. Looks Nice, maybe light discoloration. There are a couple small scuffs on the top and some very light scratches.

From Apple, when you purchased a IIc, you received a computer, power adapter, manuals and 5 disks for $1295 in 1984. Availability here is all of this as a “complete setup” or as the computer only without any extra goodies. Keep reading for detailed contents.

The IIc was originally packed in a red box with 3 red manuals and 5 disks with multicolored labels, then within a short time changed to white (condensed to 2 manuals/5 disks) to match the rest of the Apple II line. The contents of either set of disks appears to be identical except the System Utilities.

• Red set w/multicolored disk labels for early IIc’s:
  Setting Up Your Apple IIc
  Apple Presents the Apple IIc: An Interactive Owner’s Guide
  System Utilities
  5 disks: An Introduction/The Apple at Play, The Apple at Work (both sides), Exploring Apple logo/The Inside Story, Getting Down to BASIC, System Utilities (1.0)
• White set:
  Setting Up Your Apple IIc
  Apple IIc Owner’s Manual
  5 disks: An Introduction/The Apple at Play, The Apple at Work (both sides), Exploring Apple logo/The Inside Story, Getting Down to BASIC, System Utilities (2.1.1)

Note that supplies of manuals and disks are limited. Disks may not be original at some point.