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Apple II Introduced

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak unveil the Apple II, the first mass-market personal computer, to an eager audience at the West Coast Computer Faire. The duo demonstrates its capabilities, showcasing its

Setting

San Francisco Civic Auditorium, main exhibition hall during the West Coast Computer Faire. The space is filled with rows of booths and attendees milling about. The Apple booth is modest but strategically placed near the entrance, drawing a growing crowd.

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Steve Jobs
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A lean, intense man in his early 20s with piercing eyes and shoulder-length dark brown hair. His angular features and slight stubble give him a countercultural appearance that contrasts with his business ambitions.
Steve Wozniak
primary
A bespectacled man in his late 20s with a medium build, curly brown hair, and a neatly trimmed beard. His eyes sparkle with intelligence and enthusiasm as he engages with the technology.
Tech Journalist
secondary
A middle-aged man with a lean build, sharp features, and slightly tousled brown hair. He wears wire-rimmed glasses that reflect the fluorescent lights of the exhibition hall. His keen eyes dart between his notepad and the Apple II, absorbing every detail.
Young Engineer
secondary
A lean, wiry man in his early 20s with tousled brown hair and wire-rimmed glasses. His face is slightly flushed with excitement, and his eyes are bright with curiosity. He wears a short-sleeved plaid shirt tucked into high-waisted jeans, with a calculator watch on his wrist.
Event Attendee
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A young man in his early 20s, with a lean build and an eager expression. His hair is slightly tousled, and he wears thick-rimmed glasses that reflect the glow of the Apple II display.

Dialog

Steve Jobs What you're seeing here isn't just a computer - it's a revolution you can hold in your hands.
Tech Journalist Help me understand - how does this differ from the Altair or IMSAI machines?
Steve Wozniak See here - we've got color graphics built right in, sound capabilities, and it's all pre-assembled. No soldering required!
Steve Jobs This changes everything. No more blinking lights and switches - we're bringing computing to everyone.
Tech Journalist Walk me through the business model - $1298 is steep for hobbyists.
Steve Wozniak What's really cool is the expansion slots - you can add peripherals as needs grow. It's future-proof!
Steve Jobs We're not selling to hobbyists. We're selling to every home in America.

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