About This Video
After 31 years, I was reunited with my original 1983 Apple IIe computer, the exact system I used throughout elementary school during the 1980s after acquiring it from one of my elementary school teachers back in 2014.
In this video, I take a nostalgic look back at the computer that sparked my interest in technology while exploring the hardware, upgrades, and restoration work that have kept it running decades later.
Released in 1983, the Apple IIe became the longest-lived model in the Apple II family and earned its place in countless homes and classrooms throughout the 1980s. Its expandability, reliability, and extensive software library helped make it one of the defining personal computers of the 8-bit era.
Featured in this video:
- 1983 Apple IIe computer
- Apple Disk II floppy drives
- Apple IIe Enhancement Kit
- White double-shot keycaps with Alps switches
- Oregon Trail by MECC gameplay
- Floppy Emu by BMOW (Big Mess o' Wires)
- CFFA 3000 CompactFlash/USB storage interface
- ReActive Micro Mockingboard with SSI-263AP speech support
- RIFA power supply capacitor replacement
Whether you grew up learning BASIC in school, collect vintage Apple hardware, or enjoy restoring classic computers, this reunion celebrates both the personal memories and enduring legacy of one of the most beloved Apple II systems ever produced.