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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
(Click) Inside the Macintosh LC
(MacUser, 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.
(Click) Inside the Macintosh LC
(Macworld, December 1990)
Additional Macintosh LC Information:
System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
Vectronic's Macintosh LC
Vectronic's Macintosh LC
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