By the end of 1980 Apple had already sold over 100,000 Apple IIs .
Its price was within the reach of many middle - class families , and a partnership with MECC helped make the Apple II popular in schools .
By the end of 1980 Apple II had already sold over 100,000 Apple II   .
Its price was within the reach of many middle - class families , and a partnership with MECC helped make the Apple II popular in schools .