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Vectronic's Macintosh Classic II


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Introduced: October 21, 1991
Terminated: September 13, 1993

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   16 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   16 MHz
Data Path:   16-bit
ROM Size:   512K
Level 1 Cache:   none
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   none
Battery:   3.6V Lithium

Memory
RAM Type:   30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   2 MB - 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   2
RAM Sizes:   1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   2 MB

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   DB-19
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   Omni
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

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:   SCSI (40 - 80 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto


MacUser, December 1991
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Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.0.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   56.0.2

Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article


Macword, December 1992
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Miscellaneous
Codename:   Apollo, Montana
Form Factor:   Classic
Dimensions (Inches):   13.2 H x 9.7 W x 11.2 D
Average Weight (lbs):   16
Gestalt ID:   23
Original Price:   $1000, $1500 US


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Comments
The Classic II was the most affordable Mac of 1991-1993 (after the termination of the Classic). It was the last compact black and white Mac sold by Apple.


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