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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
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April 1993
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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
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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.
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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
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Inc.
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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.
(Click) Inside the New Classic
Macworld,
April 1993
Additional Color Classic Information:
System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
 Vectronic's Macintosh Color Classic
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