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Vectronic's Macintosh Plus


Introduced: January 16, 1986
Terminated: October 15, 1990

Logic Board
Processor:   68000
Processor Speed:   8 MHz
PMMU:   none
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   8 MHz
Data Path:   16-bit
ROM Size:   128K
Level 1 Cache:   none
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   none
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline, Type #523

Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   4
Min - Max RAM:   1 MB - 4 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   150 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   256K, 1 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Note:
  • This system cannot use two-chip 1MB SIMMs

Ports
ADB:   none
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   DB-19
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   none
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker


A+, March 1986
Image Credit:   A+, March 1986



Video
Standard VRAM:   none
Maximum VRAM:   none

Display Resolution:
  • Built-in, 512 x 384, 1-bit
  • Screen size is 9-inch, 512 x 342. The built-in monitor is black and white.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   none
Floppy Disk Drive:   800K auto


Byte, June 1986
Image Credit:   Byte, June 1986



Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit
Original OS:   3.2 (System 3.0 and Finder 5.1)
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   19

Compatible MacOS:
3.2
3.3
4.0
4.1
5.0
5.1
6.0
6.0.1
6.0.2
6.0.3
6.0.5
6.0.4
6.0.7
6.0.8
7.0
7.0.1
7.1
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   Mr. T
Form Factor:   128
Dimensions (Inches):   13.6 H x 9.6 W x 10.9 D
Average Weight (lbs):   16.5
Gestalt ID:   4
Original Price:   $2600 US


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Comments
The Plus was designed to address the deficiencies of the earlier 128K and 512K Macs. RAM could be expanded to 4 MB and it was the first Mac to include a SCSI port. Originally released in the familiar beige case, later versions shipped with "platinum" cases. The Plus has the distinction of being in continuous production longer than any other Macintosh.

Additional Macintosh Plus Information:

Apple Macintosh Print Ads: 1984 to 1986

System Software Recommendations

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Vectronic's Macintosh Plus
Vectronic's Macintosh Plus





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