On March 23rd, 1992, Apple introduced the Macintosh LC II to the world, marking the latest addition to their Macintosh LC series of personal computers. The Macintosh LC II was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1992 to 1993 and was priced at a starting point of $1,240.
The Macintosh LC II came equipped with a 16 MHz Motorola 68030 processor, 4 MB of RAM, and a choice of a 40 MB, 80 MB, or 160 MB hard drive. It also featured a 1.44 MB Floppy drive, making it a powerful and versatile option for users at the time.
However, the Macintosh LC II’s time on the market was short-lived, as it was discontinued on March 15th, 1993. Today, the Macintosh LC II is 31 years old and a nostalgic reminder of Apple’s early days in the personal computer market.
Despite its brief run, the Macintosh LC II made a significant impact on the industry and was a popular choice among users looking for a reliable and powerful computer. As we look back on the past 31 years, the Macintosh LC II serves as a reminder of the evolution of technology and the constant advancements that continue to shape the industry today.
Macintosh LC II Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 23, 1992 |
| Discontinued | March 15, 1993 |
| Model Identifier | 37 |
| Model Number | M1700 |
| Order Number | M1720LL/A (no hard drive) M1701LL/A (40 MB hard drive) M1723LL/A (40 MB hard drive) M1707LL/A (80 MB hard drive) M1387LL/A (160 MB hard drive) |
| Original Price | $1,240 |
| Colors | Platinum |
| Weight | 8.8 Ibs. 3.991 KG |
| Dimensions | 2.9” H x 12.2” W x 15.3” D 7.36 cm H x 30.98 cm W x 38.86 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Motorola 68030 |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 16 MHz |
| Cache | 0.25 KB L1 |
| Coprocessor | None |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 40 MB 80 MB 160 MB |
| Media | 1 – 1.44 MB Floppy |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 4 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 10 MB |
| Memory Slots | 2 – 30 pin SIMMs (Groups of 2) |
| Minimum Speed | 100 ns |
| ROM | Unknown |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | None |
| Graphics Memory | 256 KB (Upgradeable to 512 KB via one socket) |
| Display Connection | 1 – DB-15 |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – LC PDS (Cache Bus) |
| Hard Drive Interface | SCSI |
Software
| Original OS | System Software 7.0.1 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS 7.6.1 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
Connections
| Ethernet | None |
| Modem | None |
| ADB | 1 |
| Serial | 2 |
| SCSI | 1 – DB-25 |
| Floppy Port | None |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm mono input jack |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm mono output jack |
| Display | 1 – DB-15 |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V lithium |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 50 W |
| Line Voltage | Unknown |
References:
Apple Support – Macintosh LC II: Technical Specifications
