Macintosh LC III
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AKA
Performa 450
Essentials
Family: Macintosh LC
Codename: Vail, Elsie III
Gestalt ID: 27
Minimum OS: 7.1
Maximum OS: 7.6.1
Introduced: February 1993
Terminated: February 1994
Processor
CPU: Motorola MC68030
CPU Speed: 25 MHz
FPU: 68882
Bus Speed: 25 MHz
Register Width: 32-bit
Data Bus Width: 32-bit
Address Bus Width: 32-bit
Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction
ROM: 1 MB
RAM Type: 72 pin SIMM
Minimum RAM Speed: 80 ns
Onboard RAM: 4 MB
RAM slots: 1
Maximum RAM: 36 MB
Expansion Slots: 1 LC III PDS
Video
VRAM: 512 kB - 768 kB (one socket)
Max Resolution: 8-bit 832x624 (16-bit w/768 kB upgrade)
Video Out: DB-15
Storage
Hard Drive: 80-160 MB
Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive
Input/Output
ADB: 1
Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8
SCSI: DB-25
Audio Out: mono 8-bit mini
Audio In: mono 8-bit mini
Speaker: mono
Miscellaneous
Power: 50 Watts
Dimensions: 2.9" H x 12.2" W x 15.3" D
Weight: 8.8 lbs.
Notes
The Performa 450 had no FPU.
Introduced in February 1993, the LC III sold for $750, and included a redesigned PDS slot. It was also sold as the Performa 450.
Picture Credits:
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