ITEM OVERVIEW
Original Applied Engineering TransWarp accelerator card for the Apple II family.
This example is a 1985 Rev A board with the desirable TW1.4 ROM, the latest ROM revision documented for the original TransWarp. It features the onboard R65C02P4 processor and 256K of high-speed RAM.
DESCRIPTION
Vintage Applied Engineering TransWarp accelerator expansion card designed to significantly increase the operating speed of compatible Apple II computers.
The card replaces normal 1 MHz CPU operation with its onboard 65C02 processor operating at up to 3.6 MHz and includes 256K of onboard RAM. It supports selectable operating speeds of approximately 1 MHz, 1.7 MHz, and 3.6 MHz.
This board is marked Copyright 1985 Applied Engineering, Rev A, and contains the TW1.4 firmware ROM. The installed CPU is marked R65C02P4, and the board retains both original 8-position DIP switch banks.
The card came from a large, carefully stored collection of vintage Apple computer equipment. A compatible Apple II system is not currently available for functional testing.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Genuine Applied Engineering TransWarp
- Apple II CPU accelerator card
- 3.6 MHz 65C02 processor
- 256K onboard high-speed RAM
- Installed TW1.4 ROM
- Copyright 1985 Applied Engineering
- Rev A circuit board
- Two original 8-position DIP switch banks
- R65C02P4 CPU installed
- Compatible with Apple II / II+ / IIe / Enhanced IIe
- Selectable 1 MHz / 1.7 MHz / 3.6 MHz operation
- Excellent vintage cosmetic condition
CONDITION
- Excellent cosmetic condition
- Circuit board is very clean for its age
- Processor, RAM, PAL chips, DIP switches, and other visible components appear intact
- Gold edge contacts show normal insertion/use wear
- No obvious corrosion, burnt areas, broken traces, or major component damage observed
- TW1.4 ROM remains installed
- From a large, carefully stored vintage Apple collection
- Not functionally tested because a compatible Apple II system is not currently available
- Please review all photos closely for exact condition
Item pictured is the exact item you will receive.
