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Image Credit: Macworld, May 1992
Image Credit: Macworld, 1992
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Introduced: March 23, 1992
Terminated: March 15, 1993 |
Logic Board
Processor: 68030
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, May 1992
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: 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
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
Image Credit: Macworld, December 1992
Operating System
Addressing Modes: 24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS: 7.0.1
Original Enabler: none
AppleTalk Version: 54
Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1
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: Foster Farms
Form Factor: LC
Dimensions (Inches): 2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs): 8.8
Gestalt ID: 37
Original Price:
- 4 MB RAM / 40 MB hard drive: $1699 (US)
- 4 MB RAM / 80 MB hard drive: $2049 (US)
Comments
Apple's LC II used the more powerful 68030 CPU, whereas the previous model LC used the 68020. Unfortunately, Apple hobbled this potentially great computer to the same 16-bit data bus as the compromised LC and kept the RAM max at 10 MB. Although the LC II was a definite improvement over the original, it was still a seriously compromised design.
Additional Macintosh LC II Information:
 System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
 Vectronic's Macintosh LC II
Vectronic's Macintosh LC II
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