Storage · The Beige Era · 1983
Apple DuoDisk
DuoDisk put two 5.25-inch drives in a tidy external box, making disk copying and multi-disk Apple II workflows less painful.
Two Apple II floppy drives in one enclosure.
Apple Hard Disk 20 (1985)
Apple DuoDisk: key facts
When was the Apple DuoDisk released?
The Apple DuoDisk arrived in 1983. Apple discontinued it in 1986.
How much did the Apple DuoDisk cost?
The Apple DuoDisk launched at $795 in 1983, about $2,512 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: 0.28 MB storage, Apple II disk port.
Why does the Apple DuoDisk matter?
Two Apple II floppy drives in one enclosure.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | 0.28 MB |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Apple II disk port |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Dual 5.25-inch floppy drive |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1983 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Launch price | $795 |
How the Apple DuoDisk compares to today
This entire device held less data than a single modern phone photo (~4 MB).
Launched at $795 in 1983, about $2,512 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