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

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.

Links and Show Notes:

Originally released as Upgrade #623

Presented by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.

Written by Jason Snell.

Audio editing by Myke Hurley and Jim Metzendorf. Video production by Jamie Snell.

Designed in California theme by Christopher Breen.

References:

• 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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