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# Macintosh LC III

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.

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