The Apple II was one of the most influential computers of all time. It was one of the first computers to be offered fully assembled in a plastic case at a time when most computers were sold in kits. This lent itself well to the everyday user who may have been intimidated at the thought of using a soldering iron and interpreting schematics. It also came equipped with BASIC in ROM and could produce high and low resolution color graphics.
Thanks to some key events such as the release of VisiCalc, the introduction of the ultra fast and reliable disk drive and a growing presence in schools, Apple would soon be a big competitor against other big names like Tandy and Commodore.
Below is a review I did on this fantastic computer: