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Image Credit: Macworld, December 1990
Image Credit: Macworld, December 1990
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Introduced: October 15, 1990
Terminated: March 23, 1992 |
Logic Board
Processor: 68020
Processor Speed: 16 MHz
PMMU: none
FPU: none
Bus Speed: 16 MHz
Data Path: 16-bit
ROM Size: 512K
Level 1 Cache: none
Level 2 Cache: none
Expansion Slots: 1 LC PDS
Battery: 3.6V Lithium
Image Credit: Macworld, December 1990
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
An optional Apple IIe Card gave the LC the ability to run Apple II software (Macworld, December 1990)
Ports
ADB: 1
USB: none
FireWire: none
Video: DB-15
Floppy: none
SCSI: DB-25
Geoports: none
Ethernet: none
Mic Type: Omni
Other ports: Printer, modem, speaker
Image Credit: Macworld, December 1990
Video
Standard VRAM: 256K (1 x 256K)
Maximum VRAM: 512K (1 x 512K)
Display Resolution:
- 512 x 384, 8-bit (1 x 256K), 16-bit (1 x 512K)
- 640 x 480, 4-bit (1 x 256K), 8-bit (1 x 512K)
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 or 32-bit
Original OS: 6.0.7
Original Enabler: none
AppleTalk Version: 54
Compatible MacOS:
6.0.7
6.0.8
7.0
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
For additional information on operating systems:
See this article
Miscellaneous
Codename: Elsie, Pinball, Prism
Form Factor: LC
Dimensions (Inches): 2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs): 8.8
Gestalt ID: 19
Original Price: $2500 US
Image Credit: Macworld, December 1990
Comments
The Macintosh LC was a low cost computer designed for economy. The LC (LC for low cost color) had a relatively powerful 68020 CPU, but coupled to a 16-bit data bus, it accessed RAM slowly. Its RAM ceiling of 10 MB made it obsolete way before its time. The LC's most compelling aspect was its price. At $2,500, it cost a fraction of the $6000 plus price tag of the Macintosh II, and could generate 8-bit video in 256 colors (16-bit at 512 x 384 if using 512K VRAM). Color had never been as affordable on any Macintosh until the introduction of the LC.
Additional Macintosh LC Information:
 System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
 Vectronic's Macintosh LC
Vectronic's Macintosh LC
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