EXHIBIT 23.1

                             CONSENT


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the 
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Apple Computer, 
Inc. for the registration of $568,575,000 principal amount of its 6% 
Convertible Subordinated Notes due June 1, 2001 and 19,468,412 shares of its 
common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report 
dated October 16, 1995, with respect to the consolidated financial statements 
and schedule of Apple Computer, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 
10-K) for the year ended September 29, 1995, filed with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission.

                                         /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

San Jose, California
August 26, 1996