Applied Engineering RamWorks III Computer Ad 1986 Apple IIe Memory Expansion
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Description
Applied Engineering RamWorks III Computer Ad 1986 Apple IIe Memory Expansion. Product/Line: RamWorks III Expansion Card. - Logos/Graphics: Applied Engineering logo, photograph of RamWorks III PCB. - Identifiers: U.S. Patent 4,601,018; RamWorks III and ColorLink trademarks. - Art Style/Historical Context: High-tech 1980s computing, Apple IIe ecosystem. This original 1980s magazine advertisement features the Applied Engineering RamWorks III expansion card, marketed as 'The AppleWorks Amplifier' for the Apple IIe computer system. The layout prominently displays a high-resolution photograph of the green circuit board, showcasing its dense array of memory chips and 'MADE IN USA' stamp. The design reflects the high-tech, utilitarian aesthetic common in mid-80s computing, emphasizing technical specifications and professional performance for the 'Yuppie' era of home and office productivity. The text details the card's ability to expand memory up to 1 full MEG, supporting software like AppleWorks, Pinpoint, and SuperCalc 3a. It highlights features such as the 'ultimate in RGB color' and its compatibility with 'all Apple IIe's, enhanced, unenhanced, American or European versions.' The ad includes the slogan 'Patented Performance from the Recognized Leader' and mentions U.S. Patent 4,601,018. This is a significant piece of vintage tech ephemera for collectors of Apple II history and 1980s computer hardware advertising. Specifications: - Brand: Applied Engineering - Product/Line: RamWorks III Expansion Card - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Art Style/Historical Context: High-tech 1980s computing, Apple IIe ecosystem - Logos/Graphics: Applied Engineering logo, photograph of RamWorks III PCB - On-piece claims: 'The Best Selling, Most Compatible, Most Recommended, Most Expandable Card Available.' - Substrate/Material: Paper - Identifiers: U.S. Patent 4,601,018; RamWorks III and ColorLink trademarks - Lot Count: 1
