Macintosh SE/30
The Macintosh SE/30, launched in 1989, was one of Apple’s most powerful compact Macs. It featured a 16 MHz Motorola 68030 processor and support for up to 128 MB of RAM. Its all-in-one design and advanced processing power made it popular among professionals who needed a reliable machine for tasks like desktop publishing. The SE/30’s expandability, reliability, and speed made it a favorite in offices and studios, securing its legacy as one of the most revered models in the Macintosh lineup. It remains a symbol of Apple’s commitment to high-performance computing in a compact form.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
M5119
16 MHz Motorola 68030
1 MB (expandable up to 128 MB)
40 MB or 80 MB SCSI hard drive, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (SuperDrive)
9-inch built-in black-and-white CRT display, resolution: 512x342 pixels
Integrated graphics with 1-bit black-and-white display
Built-in mono speaker
2 x ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) ports for keyboard and mouse, 1 x SCSI port for external storage and peripherals, 2 x Serial ports (RS-422 for printer or modem) Audio out (mono, 8-bit)
Apple Keyboard and Apple Desktop Bus Mouse (optional)
8.6 kg
Height: 343 mm, width: 241 mm, depth: 279 mm
System 6.0.3 (upgradable to System 7.5.5)
Internal 60-watt power supply