Input · The Beige Era · 1983
Apple Mouse
The one-button Apple mouse made the graphical interface physical, carrying Xerox PARC ideas into Lisa and Macintosh homes.
Apple’s first mouse, launched with the Lisa.
Apple II Mouse (1984)
Apple Mouse: key facts
When was the Apple Mouse released?
The Apple Mouse arrived in January 1983. Apple discontinued it in 1986.
How much did the Apple Mouse cost?
The Apple Mouse launched at $100 in 1983, about $316 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Lisa / Macintosh mouse port.
Why does the Apple Mouse matter?
Apple’s first mouse, launched with the Lisa.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Lisa / Macintosh mouse port |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | One-button mouse |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | January 1983 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Launch price | $100 |
How the Apple Mouse compares to today
Launched at $100 in 1983, about $316 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11