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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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