Apple III 256K Computer, Monitor III & External Disk III - Refurbished & Tested

Apple III 256K Computer System with Monitor III and External Disk III Apple III 256K Complete System Includes Apple Monitor III and external Disk III drive SERVICED, TESTED, AND WORKING A very clean, fully equipped Apple III system with 256K of memory

Offered here is a working Apple III with 256K of memory, paired with an Apple Monitor III and an external Apple Disk III 5.25-inch drive. The computer and drives have been serviced, and the system is an exceptionally clean example with only minor cosmetic flaws.

Apple III systems are uncommon and complex, and I rarely take on a full restoration. This machine received careful service to address age-related issues and make it a more dependable example for its next owner. It remains a vintage computer, however, and Apple III systems can have operating quirks even after service; I describe the ones I have observed below.

Complete System Includes

• Apple III computer with 256K of memory
• Apple Monitor III
• External Apple Disk III 5.25-inch drive
• Prepared Apple III software disks listed below
• Prepared Apple II software disks for use with the Apple III\'s Apple II Emulation software
• Disk drive cleaning disk
• Original Apple III Owner\'s Guide and Device Drivers manual; both are in poor condition, with some pages stuck together

Apple III Software Included

The prepared Apple III software set shown in the photos includes:

• Apple III Confidence Program and Diagnostics
• Apple II Emulation with Integer and Applesoft BASIC
• System Utilities and System Utilities Data
• III Easy Pieces, Disks 1 and 2
• Game disks: Star Trek II, Atomic Defense, and Sandman

Apple II Software for Emulation

Also included is a five-disk collection of 48K Apple II software for use through the Apple III\'s Apple II Emulation disk. The disk labels list:

• Bank Street Writer and VisiCalc (no 80-column display)
• Zaxxon and Olympic Decathlon
• Ms. Pac-Man and Galaxian
• Castle Wolfenstein, Choplifter, Star Blazer, Robot Battle, and Night Crawler
• Load Runner and Donkey Kong

Service and Restoration

• Monitor III: 16 capacitors replaced, including the commonly problematic ones. Potentiometers lubricated.
• Disk drives: cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated. All electrolytic capacitors replaced.
• Alpha Lock key: original switch replaced with the more reliable switch mechanism from an Apple IIe keyboard

Condition

This is an outstandingly clean Apple III system with very minor cosmetic flaws. The Monitor III\'s anti-glare mesh is in very good shape, with one tiny flaw of approximately 1 mm. Please review the photos closely for the condition of the actual items.

An original Owner\'s Guide and Device Drivers manual are included. They are in poor condition, and some pages are stuck together. They are being included for reference and are not represented as clean or complete reading copies.

A Note About Apple III Quirks

Apple III computers are distinctive vintage machines and can behave differently from even other vintage Apple computers. The following quirks are normal in my experience across several Apple III systems, even after I have serviced system:

• If a key doesn\'t respond- tapping it several times will free it up.
• If a drive makes a lot of noise, open and close the door (Apple III drives don\'t auto center the disks as well as Disk II Drives).
• Some programs produce a varying low level hum through the speaker during heavy processing.

These notes are included so the next owner knows what to expect from an Apple III. They do not replace careful handling of this 40-plus-year-old equipment. Lots of information to read about on these- like Jobs insistence on an all metal single piece housing- and the engineering challenges it underwent!

Prepared Software Media

The included software disks are newly prepared copies from my other Apple III and Apple II software packages. They are not original Apple factory or commercial publisher disks. The copies were prepared and checked for loading on this machine. I use new, sealed old stock boxes of disks that were produced in the US in the early 90\'s.

Important Notes

• The included software is intended for a compatible Apple III system. The Apple II software requires using the Apple II Emulation.
• The manuals\' page condition is described above; please inspect the photos before offerding.
• Please note that floppy disks are vintage magnetic media. Their future readability cannot be guaranteed indefinitely, even when they have been checked and are working now. If you plan to buy or have used disks- proceed with caution. If they look dusty, came from a smokers home, or are accompanied by anything with mildew on them- more often than not they won\'t work and will contaminate your drive head. Included is a disk drive head cleaner which will resolve that issue should it happen.
• The system is vintage equipment. It has been serviced and tested, but no vintage computer can be guaranteed against future age-related failure. I do stand behind my work though and will provide reasonable support and guidance. Its a lot of money for an old computer- but if I paid myself for the actual time and tools it takes to fix these... I couldn\'t sell them on for enough. Fortunately it is a retirement hobby :)

Packaging and Shipping

The computer, monitor, and external drive will be packed carefully and separately as appropriate to protect the equipment during transit. Shipping services and charges are shown in the listing. Combined shipping is available when practical for multiple purchases.

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