Computer History Museum

ACT Apricot personal computer mouse

<p>Object consists of mouse with attached cable, original manufacturer's printed box, and internal foam-block packaging. This object is stored in the original manufacturer's box for the related system unit (CPU box) listed above, as shipped by the manufacturer. The object has a ball that protrudes through both the top and the bottom of the object so that it can be operated as either a mouse or a trackball. The object has two 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. buttons, one on each side panel. "Apricot" is printed at the top edge of the top of the object. The object has a thin, black attached cable, with a 3/16 x 1/2 in. rectangular plug incorporating two rows of sockets, with 5 sockets in each row. The sockets are similar to those used for card-edge connectors.</p>

ACT Apricot personal computer mouse - Image 1

Item Details

Date
Circa 1983 (Made)
Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102618211
Other identifying number
101233 (SERIAL NUMBER)
Organization
Advanced Computer Techniques Corporation (ACT) (Manufacturer)
Category
Mouse
Place of publication
Europe/UK
Weight
1 (lb)
Dimension
2 1/2w x 1 3/8h x 7l (in)
6.35w x 3.49h x 17.78l (cm)
Acquisition number
X1976.2001