Apple Personal Computer, Lisa II, 1984-1985
THF8410 / Apple Personal Computer, Lisa II, 1984-1985
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Artifact Overview
The Apple Lisa is the first personal computer to successfully promote the Graphical User Interface. GUIs made computing accessible. People could use a mouse to click on task-specific icons, rather than typing instructions into a text-based command line. The Lisa II is similar to the Lisa I, with a lower price point and a smaller, 3.5" floppy disc drive.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Microcomputer
Date Made
1984-1985
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.61.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Non-ferrous Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Color
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in (CPU/monitor)
Width: 15 in (CPU/monitor)
Length: 18.75 in (CPU/monitor)
Height: 5 in (printer)
Width: 12 in (printer)
Length: 12 in (printer)
Height: 5 in (keyboard)
Width: 12 in (keyboard)
Length: 12 in (keyboard)
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