Applied Engineering Magazine Ad 1986 TransWarp Apple Computer Steve Wozniak
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Description
Applied Engineering Magazine Ad 1986 TransWarp Apple Computer Steve Wozniak. I have replaced all my other accelerators with it!'. The copy details technical specifications including the 3.6 MHz 65C02 processor and 256K of ultra-fast on-board RAM. It positions the product as a way to make an Apple IIe or II+ '40% faster than the IIGS,' reflecting the competitive landscape of 1980s yuppie tech culture and the drive for 'Speed = Productivity.'. This vintage 1986 magazine advertisement features the TransWarp Accelerator by Applied Engineering, designed for the Apple IIe and II+ computer systems. The ad showcases a dramatic 'high-tech' 1980s aesthetic with a central graphic of a hand inserting a circuit board into a computer, surrounded by vibrant light streaks and a space-themed headline: 'To boldly go at speeds no man has gone before.' This Star Trek-inspired marketing campaign highlights the technical leap in processing power during the personal computing revolution of the mid-80s. The advertisement prominently features a testimonial and photograph of Steve Wozniak, the creator of Apple Computer, who is quoted saying, 'TransWarp is great! I have replaced all my other accelerators with it!' The copy details technical specifications including the 3.6 MHz 65C02 processor and 256K of ultra-fast on-board RAM. It positions the product as a way to make an Apple IIe or II+ '40% faster than the IIGS,' reflecting the competitive landscape of 1980s yuppie tech culture and the drive for 'Speed = Productivity.' Specifications: - Brand: Applied Engineering - Product/Line: TransWarp Accelerator for Apple IIe and II+ - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Celebrity: Steve Wozniak (pictured and quoted) - Art Style/Historical Context: High-tech aesthetic, space-age theme, 1980s computing revolution - Printer/Lithographer: Applied Engineering, P.O. Box 798, Carrollton, TX 75006 - City/State: Carrollton, Texas - Logos/Graphics: AE Applied Engineering logo; Starburst/Warp speed light effects; Photo of Steve Wozniak - On-Piece Claims: '3.6 MHz 65C02', '256K of ultra-fast on-board RAM', '5-year warranty' - Substrate/Material: Paper - Identifiers: TransWarp is a trademark of Applied Engineering - Lot Count: 1
