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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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