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Image Credit:
Macworld, July 1993
Vectronic's Macintosh
LC III
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Introduced: February 10, 1993
Terminated: February 14, 1994 |
Logic Board
Processor:
68030
Processor Speed:
25 MHz
PMMU:
Integrated
FPU:
opt. 68882
Bus Speed:
25 MHz
Data Path:
32-bit
ROM Size:
1 MB
Level 1 Cache:
.5K
Level 2 Cache:
none
Expansion Slots:
1 LC III PDS
Battery:
3.6V Lithium
Image Credit:
Macworld, April 1993
Memory
RAM Type:
72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:
1
Min - Max RAM:
4 MB - 36 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:
80 ns
Install in groups of:
1
RAM Sizes:
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:
4 MB
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:
512K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:
768K (1 x 256K)
Display Resolution:
- 512 x 384, 16-bit (512K Built-in),
16-bit (1 x 256K)
- 640 x 400, 16-bit (512K Built-in),
16-bit (1 x 256K)
- 640 x 480, 8-bit (512K Built-in),
16-bit (1 x 256K)
- 832 x 624, 8-bit (512K Built-in),
16-bit (1 x 256K)
Note:
- 512K VRAM SIMMs may be installed, but
only 256K of each SIMM will be used.
Storage
Standard CD-ROM:
none
Internal Hard Drive:
SCSI (80 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:
1.44 MB auto
Image Credit:
Macworld, April 1993
Operating System
Addressing Modes:
24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:
7.1
Original Enabler:
System Enabler 003
AppleTalk Version:
57.0.4
Compatible MacOS:
7.1
7.5
7.1.1 (Pro)
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:
Elsie III, Vail
Form Factor:
LC
Dimensions (Inches):
2.9 H x 12.2 W x 15.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):
8.8
Gestalt ID:
27
Original Price:
$1350 US
Image Credit:
Apple, Inc.
Image Credit:
Apple, Inc.
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Comments
Apple's LC III was a great computer that is still very popular with
collectors. Its fast 32-bit data bus and max RAM of 36 MB more
than made up for the short-comings of its predecessors.
Additional Macintosh LC III Information:
System Software Recommendations
Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section
Vectronic's Macintosh LC III
Image Credit:
Macworld, July 1993
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