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Timeline for Apricot :

Date Event
May 1983 News Article : ACT to build British
27 Jun 1985 News Article : Business retailers doubtful over F1e


Hardware Products

Apricot CM00010S Monitor

Apricot CM00010S Monitor
Unknown
An Apricot-branded CRT monitor for the Apricot range of computers.

Manufacturer : Apricot Computers Plc
Type : Peripheral

Apricot FM00009T Monitor

Apricot FM00009T Monitor
Unknown
A small Apricot-branded monitor for the Apricot range of computers.

Manufacturer : Apricot Computers Plc
Type : Peripheral

Apricot Disk Holder

Apricot Disk Holder
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Peripheral

Apricot XEN-S ROMs

Apricot XEN-S ROMs
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Peripheral

Apricot XN525F Floppy Drive

Apricot XN525F Floppy Drive
Unknown
This external floppy drive was manufactured by Apricot Computers.

Manufacturer : Apricot Computers Plc
Type : Peripheral

Apricot XI

Apricot XI
1983
The Apricot PC was Apricot Computers' first personal computer made for business use.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot XI Prototype

Apricot XI Prototype
1983
The Apricot PC was Apricot Computers' first personal computer made for business use.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot F1

Apricot F1
1984
After the launch of the Apricot PC, largely inspired by the Victor Sirius 1 which sold well in the UK, ACT developed another computer, the Apricot F1.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot PC XI

Apricot PC XI
1984
In 1982, ACT released their first microcomputer.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot Point 7

Apricot Point 7
June 1984
From the Apricot Point & brochure: The intelligent route to lustered system technology.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot Portable

Apricot Portable
November 1984
Apricot Portable was Apricot Computers' attempt at a portable computer, first released in November 1984.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot Chameleon

Apricot Chameleon
1985
The Apricot PC was Apricot Computers' first personal computer made for business use.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot F2

Apricot F2
1985
The Apricot F2 was a business machine marketed by Apricot in 1985.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot Mouse

Apricot Mouse
1985
Apricot mouse/trackball. Uses an infra-red link to the main computer unit, although a short plastic lightpipe is included for those who want to place the mouse next to the computer instead of in fron...

Manufacturer : Apricot Computers Plc
Type : Peripheral

Apricot F10

Apricot F10
1985
The F10 was a refinement of the Apricot F1 with a hard disc addition to the floppy drive.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Nine Tiles Apricot Multi Link Board

Nine Tiles Apricot Multi Link Board
1985
This board allowed Apricot machines to talk to other machines with a compatible board, no matter what the manufacturer of the host computer.

Manufacturer : Apricot Computers Plc
Type : Peripheral

Apricot XEN (FD/HD?)

Apricot XEN (FD/HD?)
October 1985
The Apricot XEN was an Intel 80289-based, IBM PC AT-style computer.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot XEN

Apricot XEN
October 1985
Codenamed Candyfloss, this computer was aimed to compete with the IBM PC-AT.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot XEN-i 386/45

Apricot XEN-i 386/45
1988
Codenamed Candyfloss, this computer was aimed to compete with the IBM PC-AT.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot NT 386SX-25

Apricot NT 386SX-25
January 1992
The Apricot NT 386SX-25 is an AT compatible computer that combines the power and performance of a desktop 386SX system with the convenience and portability of a laptop.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot XEN-PC

Apricot XEN-PC
1995
Apricot Xen-PC 1995 High performance and versatility are two essential factors in the continuing success of the Apricot XEN-PC range.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer

Apricot XEN-PCm

Apricot XEN-PCm
1995
The Apricot XEN-PCm is a high-quality sound and graphics multimedia version of the XEN-PC released in 1995.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Computer


Software Products

Uvgautil

Uvgautil
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Software

Apricot SuperCalc 3

Apricot SuperCalc 3
1984
...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Software

Transfer

Transfer
1992
The utility which lets you grab text from almost any Risc OS application and transfer it directly into any other.

Manufacturer : Apricote Studios
Type : Software

Apricot PC/Xi MS-DOS 2.11 Boot Disk

Apricot PC/Xi MS-DOS 2.11 Boot Disk
1993
For the Apricot ComputerKindly donated by Alan Denny...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Software

Personal Accounts 3

Personal Accounts 3
1995
...

Manufacturer : Apricote Studios
Type : Software

Prophet 3

Prophet 3
December 1996
......

Manufacturer : Apricote Studios
Type : Software

Personal Accounts 4 - Gold Edition

Personal Accounts 4 - Gold Edition
1998
Accounting software for the Acorn Archimedes.

Manufacturer : Apricote Studios
Type : Software


Promotional Items

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer PCW  Review

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer PCW Review
1983
ACT Apricot 6 page illustrated review with specifications from Personal Computer World A Peach Of An Apricot? The original Apricot, touted as "the first 4th generation personal computer, had an odd configuration.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer
June 1983
16 page coloured quality brochure (printed on card).

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer small foldable leaflet

Apricot 4th Generation Executive Computer small foldable leaflet
June 1983
small foldable leaflet The original Apricot, touted as "the first 4th generation personal computer, had an odd configuration.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot XI

Apricot XI
1984
small foldable leaflet The original Apricot, touted as "the first 4th generation personal computer, had an odd configuration.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot XI Leaflet

Apricot XI Leaflet
1984
Double-sided leaflet with technical data sheet and specification for the Apricot Xi computer.

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot F1 First for Business

Apricot F1 First for Business
June 1984
Apricot F1 First for Business 12 page coloured leaflet printed on very thick glossy paper Great photographs of all parts of the system With specifications June 1964...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot Point 7 - A Turning Point

Apricot Point 7 - A Turning Point
June 1984
Apricot Point 7 - A Turning Point 12 page large Format coloured leaflet on v good quality paper Good photographs of the system...

Manufacturer : Apricot
Type : Promotional Item

Apricot Computer Maintenance Brochure

Apricot Computer Maintenance Brochure
1985
This document advertises maintenance options for Apricot Computer products.

Manufacturer : Apricot Computer
Type : Promotional Item


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