Apple IIe

Description

Introduced in January 1983 for $1395, the earliest models had painted cases similar to the II Plus with a lid that used something similar to velcro pads to lock it on to the case. The keycaps sported white letters. The Rev B motherboard was introduced shortly that made it capable of double Hi-Res graphics.

Then they came out with a new plastic beige case and design with a lid that just snapped on to the back of the case. The keycaps started changing to black letters. Memory chips started becoming soldered on to the motherboard instead of socketed. An enhanced //e was introduced in 1984 which changed 4 chips on the motherboard including the processor (65C02), 2 ROM chips and the character generator. A kit was available to upgrade existing ][e’s. Gradually other chips became soldered on as well. This beige //e was offered until 1993 alongside the final model, the Platinum IIe with extended keyboard.

***Photos are for illustration purposes only and NOT what you will receive***

These are 30 plus years old, expect minor scratches or scuffs here and there. Nearly all have at least minor scuffs and scratches at the top of the angled part of the case. Anything more major will be noted. Expect at least minor discoloration on everything except maybe the early cases and it may or may not be noticeable depending on the coloring of your drive and monitor. Pics can be provided on request. Coloring examples can be found here.

All are cleaned, tested to work and have feet. Likely missing any number of slot covers in the back. All //e’s will come with an 80 column/64K memory card (bringing it up to 128K), and a power cable. All power supplies have been inspected and any needed components replaced – including all paper RIFA caps. For more information about the mothererboard revisions, see this page.

We have finally sorted through the Owner’s Manuals and disks that came with a IIe and can offer these as a IIe package. More info at the bottom of this page.

A – SN 341259. Unenhanced, White letters, 1982 Rev B motherboard, socketed memory. Coloring is Nice, maybe light. Scratches on right side at the top of the angled part of the case.

B – SN 028981. Unenhanced, White letters, 1982 Rev A motherboard, socketed memory. Rare very early Rev A. This one has the painted case, rare black Alps switches. The velcro pads are intact and the lid does snap on. There are a few minor scratches above the emblems on the lid and one just to the left of those on the case. 

C – SN E590k5Z. Enhanced, Black letters, 1984 Rev A motherboard, soldered memory. Looks Nice! There is one small line next to the keyboard and down the left side of what I think is superglue – a couple of the keys were broken off when we got it.

Packing Lists for the Apple IIe can be hard to find, but we have uncovered two. While we can’t duplicate their entire contents, here are what is offered depending on which year IIe you purchase – they will be matched: See last 3 photos.

All “packages” below will be offered until we run out of the Manuals. Disks will be original if possible, but there is even a more limited supply of those except the 1982 disk – all will be original.

• 1982 IIe (Unenhanced when new):
  Apple IIe Owner’s Manual (030-0356)
  *ProDOS Supplement to the Apple //e Owner’s Manual (030-0899)(added later and given to early IIe owners)
  Disk – Apple Presents…Apple (680-0178)
• 1984 IIe
  Apple IIe Owner’s Manual (030-1140) (Packing List calls it a Guide)
  Disk – Apple Presents the Apple IIe: An Introduction and The Inside Story on the back. (691-0020)
• 1986 IIe (Extended or Platinum IIe on the cover)
  Apple IIe Owner’s Guide (030-1346, A2L2076)
  A Touch of Applesoft Basic
  Disk – Apple Presents the Apple IIe: An Introduction and The Inside Story on the back. (691-0035)
  Disk – Apple Presents the Apple IIe: Getting Down to BASIC and The Apple at Work on the back (691-0033)