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Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Vectronic's Color Classic
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Introduced: February 10, 1993
Terminated: May 16, 1995 |
Logic Board
Processor: 68030
Processor Speed: 16 MHz
PMMU: Integrated
FPU: opt. 68882
Bus Speed: 16 MHz
Data Path: 16-bit
ROM Size: 1 MB
Level 1 Cache: 0.5K
Level 2 Cache: none
Expansion Slots: 1 LC PDS
Battery: 3.6V Lithium
Image Credit: Macworld, April 1993
Image Credit: Macworld, April 1993
Memory
RAM Type: 30-pin SIMM
RAM Slots: 2
Min - Max RAM: 4 MB - 10 MB
Minimum RAM Speed: 100 ns
Install in groups of: 2
RAM Sizes: 1, 2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM: 4 MB
- When all SIMM slots are filled with 4 MB SIMMs, the lower 2 MB of RAM on the logic board cannot be addressed.
Ports
ADB: 2
USB: none
FireWire: none
Video: none
Floppy: none
SCSI: DB-25
Geoports: none
Ethernet: none
Mic Type: Omni
Other ports: Printer, modem, speaker
Image Credit: Macworld, April 1993
Video
Standard VRAM: 256K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM: 512K (1 x 256K)
Display Resolution:
- 512 x 384, 8-bit (256K Built-in), 16-bit (1 x 256K)
- Built-in 10" Sony Trinitron RGB display.
Image Credit: Macworld, April 1993
Storage
Standard CD-ROM: none
Internal Hard Drive: SCSI (80 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive: 1.44 MB auto
Operating System
Addressing Modes: 24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS: 7.1
Original Enabler: System Enabler 401
AppleTalk Version: 57.0.4
Compatible MacOS:
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
Miscellaneous
Codename: Slice
Form Factor: Color Classic
Dimensions (Inches): 14.5 H x 9.9 W x 12.6 D
Average Weight (lbs): 22.5
Gestalt ID: 49
Original Price: $1400 US
Image Credit: Macworld, April 1993
(Click) Apple Computer Catalog
Fall 1993
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Comments
The Color Classic was the first compact Mac with a color monitor. It excited everyone when first introduced. Unfortunately, its 16-bit data bus makes it extremely slow.
Additional Color Classic Information:
 System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
 Vectronic's Macintosh Color Classic
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