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Apple didn't revolutionize power supplies; new transistors did (2012)
The new biography Steve Jobs contains a remarkable claim about the power supply of the Apple II and its designer Rod Holt: [1] Instead o...
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Apple didn't revolutionize power supplies; new transistors did (2012) by Rondom | 208 | 158 |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Apple didn't revolutionize power supplies; new transistors did by tux1968 | 170 | 63 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Apple didn't revolutionize power supplies; new transistors did (2012) by geerlingguy | 170 | 33 |
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