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623: Road to the Apple II: A Complete Computer (Part 3)

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Subtitle: Designed in California

Under the watchful eye of Steve Jobs, the Apple II takes form at last. It's an integrated color computer created by Steve Wozniak, powered by a groundbreaking power supply designed by Rod Holt, and wrapped in a plastic shell designed by Jerry Manock.

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Written by Jason Snell.

Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.

Key sources:

  • Infinite Loop (1999) by Michael S. Malone
  • Apple: The First 50 Years (2026) by David Pogue (Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books)
  • Steve Jobs (2011) by Walter Isaacson (Amazon, Used)
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