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Macworld, April 1989
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MacUser, June 1989
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Introduced: March 7, 1989
Terminated: March 11, 1991

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   68882
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   256K
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   3 NuBus
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


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MacUser, June 1989
(Click) Fitting the Pieces
(MacUser, June 1989)



Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   8
Min - Max RAM:   1 MB - 128 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   120 ns
Install in groups of:   4
RAM Sizes:   256K, 1, 4, 16 MB
Onboard RAM:   none


Macworld, April 1989
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Ports
ADB:   2
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   DB-19
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker


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MacUser, June 1989
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Video
Standard VRAM:   none
Maximum VRAM:   none
Display:   Video memory requires video card

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 - 80 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit
Original OS:   6.0.3
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   49

Compatible MacOS:
6.0.3
6.0.5
6.0.7
6.0.8
7.0
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
6.0.3
6.0.4
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article


MacUser, June 1989
(MacUser, June 1989) The Macintosh IIcx was noticeably smaller than the older Macintosh II.



Miscellaneous
Codename:   Atlantic, Aurora, Cobra
Form Factor:   IIcx
Dimensions (Inches):   5.5 H x 11.9 W x 14.4 D
Average Weight (lbs):   13.6
Gestalt ID:   8
Original Price:   $5300 US


Macworld, April 1989
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Comments
The IIcx was a less expensive version of the Macintosh IIx. It had a smaller case and fewer NuBus expansion slots.

Macword, April 1989
(Macword, April 1989) Apple's senior vice president of R&D and product marketing in 1989, Jean-Louis Gassée, was in a unique position to influence the design of the Macintosh IIcx. He chose to use it in his own office.