{"id":22948,"date":"2025-12-06T10:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/?page_id=22948"},"modified":"2025-12-06T10:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T15:38:04","slug":"vin176","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/scs\/vintage-computing\/item\/vin176\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Macintosh LC II (III)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Apple Macintosh LC II (III)<\/h2>\n<p>[Vin176]<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Macintosh LC III, released in 1993 as an evolution of the LC series, stands out in vintage computing history for delivering high-performance 68030 computing at 25MHz with a full 32-bit data bus, 72-pin SIMM RAM expandability up to 36MB, and an optional 68882 FPU socket, all in the compact, affordable &#8220;pizza box&#8221; form factor ideal for educational labs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: Apple Computer Inc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Personal Computer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release Date<\/strong>: 1993<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost at release<\/strong>: $3,250 (adjusted for inflation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>MIPS<\/strong>: 12-15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Hardware Specifications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>CPU<\/strong>: 25 MHz Motorola 68030 with 32-bit data bus\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>FPU<\/strong>: Optional 68882 (socket on logic board)\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>RAM<\/strong>: 4 MB soldered onboard, expandable to 36 MB via one 72-pin SIMM (80-100 ns)\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>VRAM<\/strong>: 512 KB onboard, expandable to 768 KB via one 256 KB SIMM\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>ROM<\/strong>: 1 MB\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Display Support<\/strong>: 512&#215;384 (16-bit), 640&#215;480 (8\/16-bit), 640&#215;870 (4\/8-bit), 832&#215;624 (8\/16-bit)\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Storage<\/strong>: 40\/80\/160 MB SCSI HDD, 1.4 MB SuperDrive floppy\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Expansion<\/strong>: 114-pin PDS (compatible with 96-pin LC cards), SCSI, ADB, 2x serial\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 2.9&#8243; x 12.2&#8243; x 15.3&#8243; (7.4 x 31 x 39 cm)\u200b<\/li>\n<li class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Weight<\/strong>: ~4.0 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Operating System &amp; Programming Languages<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OS<\/strong>: System 7.1 (requiring System Enabler 003) and supported up to System 7.6.1 natively<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programming Languages<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Common languages included HyperCard (HyperTalk), BASIC variants like True BASIC or MS BASIC via emulators, and Pascal (via Macintosh Programmer&#8217;s Workshop).\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Supported C\/C++ (Think C, CodeWarrior, MPW), assembly (Motorola 68000 family), and scripting like AppleScript (from System 7.1+).\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Could run Forth, Lisp (via MacScheme), Logo, and Smalltalk through available applications and development environments for 68k Macs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Notables<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple&#8217;s first use of 72-pin SIMMs (up to 36MB RAM); introduced 114-pin PDS slot for full 25MHz access; one of the last 68030-based &#8220;marque&#8221; Macs before 68LC040 shift.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Elsie III&#8221; (from LC &#8220;Elsie&#8221; line); &#8220;pizza box&#8221; for compact form factor.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Factory silkscreen error caused one electrolytic capacitor to be installed backwards (proven by hobbyists); optional 68882 FPU socket rare for budget LCs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Replaced successful LC II (2x faster per MacWorld); sold ~1M LCs in 1992; dominated education market, bridging Apple II to multimedia era; Performa 450 consumer variant.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Donated by<\/strong>: Dr. Arlen Michaels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple Macintosh LC II (III) [Vin176] The Apple Macintosh LC III, released in 1993 as an evolution of the LC series, stands out in vintage computing history for delivering high-performance 68030 computing at 25MHz with a full 32-bit data bus, 72-pin SIMM RAM expandability up to 36MB, and an optional 68882 FPU socket, 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