Apple IIc (1984-1988)

Apple IIc The Apple IIc, launched in April 1984 with the slogan "Apple II Forever," was the company's first serious attempt at a "portable" computer, condensing the power of an Apple IIe into a sleek, 7.5-pound chassis. Designed by frogdesign using the new "Snow White" design language, it featured a distinctive creamy-white case with vertical slats for cooling and a built-in handle that doubled as a stand. Unlike its predecessors, the IIc was a "closed system" that lacked internal expansion slots, instead providing built-in ports for a mouse, modem, and external drive, along with an integrated 5.25-inch floppy drive. Despite its portability, it lacked an internal battery and a built-in screen, often paired with the optional "Scribe" thermal printer or a tiny 9-inch monochrome monitor. While it was a technical marvel that brought 128KB of RAM and the 65C02 processor to a compact form factor, it was eventually discontinued in August 1988 to make way for the faster, 4MHz Apple IIc Plus. Donation: John Blackman, Boca Raton, Florida