Macintosh LC

Macintosh LC is a model of Macintosh computer manufactured by Apple Computer.

• Codename: Pinball, Elsie, Prism
• CPU: MC68020
• CPU speed: 16 Mhz
• FPU: none (upgradable)
• motherboard RAM: 2 MB
• maximum RAM: 10 MB
• number of sockets: 2 -- 30 pin SIMM
• minimum speed: 100 ns
• ROM: 512 k
• VRAM: 256 k (upgradable to 512 k via one socket)
• L1 cache: 0.25 k
• L2 cache: n/a
• data path: 16 bit
• bus speed: 16 Mhz
• slots: 1 LC PDS
• SCSI: DB-25
• Serial Ports: 2
• ADB: 1
• Floppy: 1.44 MB SuperDrive
• HD: 40-80 MB CD-ROM: none
• Display: 4-bit (16 color) at 640x480 or 8-bit (256 color) at 640x400
• Sound Output: mono 8 bit (built-in speaker)
• Sound Input: mono 8 bit
• Ethernet: none
• Gestalt ID: 19
• power: 50 Watts
• Weight: 8.8 lbs. Dimensions: 2.9" H x 12.2" W x 15.3" D
• Min System Software: 6.0.7
• Max System Software: 7.5.5
• introduced: October 1990
• terminated: March 1992

Succeeded by the Macintosh LC II

Released in October 1990, the Mac LC was named for its low cost. It was aimed at the home market, and included a 16 Mhz 68020 processor. It shipped inside a newly designed small case and was one of the first Macs to come bundled with a microphone. It also came with a new PDS slot, that became a standard in the LC family until its demise in early 1998. The LC was priced at $2,400, and was discontinued in December 1992.

Some members of the LC range were branded as Performa models range in the Asia-Pacific region.