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This card, along with deep discounts to schools, could make the LC the computer of choice for primary and secondary education. The machine will not be available in volume until late January, 1991.Īpple also announced a $199 expansion card that will allow the LC to run Apple IIe software.

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The LC has a Motorola 68020 CPU which runs at 16 megahertz-about the same speed as the original Mac II but slower than the current generation of Macintosh II systems. Apple color monitors start at $599, setting the price of a color system at about $3,100. The basic unit, which comes with 2 MB of memory and a 40 MB hard disk, has a suggested price of $2,499 without a monitor. The Macintosh LC may be the cheapest color-capable Mac, but it’s more expensive than many IBM-compatible color systems.

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All current-generation Macintoshes also come with a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive which is able to read and write 3 1/2-inch IBM PC and Apple IIe disks as well as Macintosh disks. A Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) port makes it easy to plug in an external hard disk, scanner, compact disc drive and other peripheral equipment. Macs also include a built-in port for connecting to a local area network along with connectors for a printer, modem, external floppy disk drive and audio. Apple also announced a $1,499 Classic that comes with 2 MB of memory and a 40 MB internal hard disk.Īll Macs come with the operating system software-an extra cost item on some IBM compatible machines. The unit can be expanded with extra memory (up to 4 MB) and an optional hard disk from Apple or another company. The $999 system comes with 1 megabyte (MB) of memory, a keyboard and a single 1.44 MB floppy disk drive. The unit uses the same Motorola 68000 central processing unit (CPU) as the SE and Plus. Like the Macs it replaces, the Classic is a compact machine with a built-in 9-inch black and white monitor. The Mac Classic is a replacement for both the Mac SE and Mac Plus. If you decide to buy an LC or IIsi, you’ll save money by purchasing the basic unit and shopping around for a compatible monitor. But if you like the Mac and want color and expandability, they’re definitely worth considering. The LC and IIsi, while cheaper than previous Mac II models, are still quite pricey compared to many similarly equipped IBM compatibles. The Classic, while more expensive than many IBM clones, is nevertheless a good buy for home and small business users who want an easy-to-use computer at a reasonable price.

The Mac IIsi is now the lowest-cost member of the top-of-the-line Macintosh II family. The Mac LC is the lowest cost Mac capable of displaying color. The cheapest machine, the Macintosh Classic, has a suggested retail price of $999.

On Monday, the company announced three new Macs-each designed to increase the company’s share of the personal computer market. I’ve always liked the Apple Macintosh but I’ve had trouble recommending Macs to budget-minded computer shoppers.

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