Macintosh LC II
The Macintosh LC II, released in 1992, was a compact and affordable computer aimed at educational and home users. It featured a 16 MHz Motorola 68030 processor, providing better performance while maintaining the original LC’s slim, low-profile design. Known for its simplicity and ease of use, the LC II became a popular choice in schools, helping to introduce a generation of students to computing in the early 1990s. Its small footprint made it ideal for environments with limited space, offering a good balance between cost and capability.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
M1700
16 MHz Motorola 68030
4 MB (expandable up to 10 MB)
40 MB or 80 MB SCSI hard drive, 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
Supported resolutions: 512x384, 640x480, 832x624, supports both color and monochrome monitors (dependent on video adapter)
Built-in video with 256 KB VRAM (expandable to 512 KB), Support for 256 colors at 512x384 resolution, 16 colors at 640x480, and 4 colors at 832x624 resolution
8-bit stereo sound (22 kHz), built-in speaker
2 x ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) ports for keyboard and mouse, 2 x Serial ports (RS-422) for printer and modem, 1 x SCSI port for external drives and peripherals 1 x Audio out (stereo)
1 x PDS (Processor Direct Slot)
Apple Keyboard and Apple Desktop Bus Mouse (optional)
4.5 kg
Height: 76 mm, width: 318 mm, depth: 432 mm
System 7.0.1 (upgradable to Mac OS 7.6.1)
Internal power supply (50-watt)