Re: Apple II clones?

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@worldnet.att.net>]

P Dueck wrote:

> I have a question.....
> 
> Which companies cloned the Apple II (any given model of II) ?
> 
> I am aware of 'Laser' and 'Franklin'....were there any others? I am also
> aware of that new Tiger Learning Computer that was just released (though I
> don't know if this can be considered a clone or not???).
> 
> What models were released by Laser, Franklin, etc. that were "II clones"?
> 
> I'd appreciate any input. I am creating a web page which will be devoted
> to the Apple II and I also would like to include on my web page any
> information I can find on the "II clones" as well.  :)

Although not usually thought of as a "clone," because it added a Z-80
and more RAM, the Basis 108 was a real "cast-iron clone+" of the Apple
][.

-michael