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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 91 21:28:44 PDT
From: "[DCGQAL]ST0566" <XB.DAS@forsythe.stanford.edu>
Subject: [DCGQAL]ST0566!Macintosh Classic II
MOVED OVER PR NEWSWIRE AT 8:19 AM, EDT, MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1991.
Contact:
Kate Paisley
Apple Computer, Inc.
(408) 974-5453
Apple Introduces Advanced Macintosh Classic II
COMDEX, Las Vegas, Nevada--October 21, 1991--Building on the success
of the fastest selling computer in its history, Apple Computer, Inc.
today announced the new Apple Macintosh Classic II computer. The
Classic II extends the capabilities of the original Macintosh Classic
by incorporating more advanced features--greater performance, virtual
memory support under System 7, more memory expansion, and sound input
capabilities--while still maintaining affordability.
The announcement took place on the opening day of COMDEX, the
world's largest personal computer exposition. The week-long show
draws 100,000 attendees from all over the world with diverse
computing interests. In keeping with its goal to reach more people
with Macintosh, Apple introduced the Classic II here to attract new
customers who have not historically purchased Macintosh. Apple
believes the combination of more powerful capabilities in the
traditional Macintosh design will expand the popularity of the
Macintosh among customers in all markets.
"We've taken the best features of the original Classic and added
the capabilities customers want most," said John Sculley, Apple's
chairman and chief executive officer. "This advanced Mac Classic
gives customers a high performance option in the all-in-one Macintosh
design that will help Apple reach an ever growing number of people
who want a computer that's powerful, yet highly affordable and still
easy to use."
The Classic II has the same all-in-one design as the original
Classic, yet features a number of higher performance features. Most
notably, it is based on a 16MHz Motorola 68030 microprocessor. This
provides double the performance of the Classic and gives users the
power to run the most sophisticated applications. Additionally, the
030 chip supports System 7's virtual memory feature so users can run
more powerful applications without buying more memory. For users who
need more RAM (random access memory), the Classic II is expandable
up to 10MB. The Classic II also incorporates an internal, on-board
connector to support a floating point math coprocessor for users who
need more number crunching power. And finally, Apple has added a
microphone and sound input capability to the Classic II, allowing
users to easily add sound or voice comments to documents.
As with every Macintosh, the Classic II has numerous built-in
capabilities. These include AppleTalk networking, which allows
customers to easily connect their systems to other computers,
printers, and file servers; a SuperDrive high density floppy disk
drive that is capable of reading, writing, and formatting Macintosh,
MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks; Small Computer Systems Interface
(SCSI), which lets customers easily add peripherals to their systems
such as printers, scanners, CD-ROM drives, and external hard disks;
Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), which gives customers a standard way to
connect keyboards, mice, trackballs, modems, and graphics tablets;
and sound output, which lets customers play back voice messages and
sounds.
Apple is also making it easy and affordable for the hundreds of
thousands of current Classic customers to upgrade to the Classic II.
The company will offer a dealer installed logic board upgrade that
includes a logic board with 2MB of RAM, microphone, system software
and complete documentation. The Macintosh Classic will remain in the
product line as the most affordable member of the Macintosh family.
Pricing and Availability
The Macintosh Classic II will be available immediately through
all authorized Apple resellers worldwide. In the United States, the
Classic II comes equipped with Macintosh System 7.0.1 software,
HyperCard 2.1 software, mouse, keyboard, microphone, complete
documentation, training software, and a one-year limited warranty.
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) and availability in the
United States are as follows:
Product/Configuration MSRP Availability
Classic II 2MB RAM/40MB Hard Disk $1,899 Immediate
Classic II 4MB RAM/80MB Hard Disk $2,399 Immediate
Classic II Logic Board Upgrade $699 November
(Prices, configurations and availability may vary outside the United
States.)
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Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and AppleTalk are registered
trademarks; and SuperDrive and Apple Desktop Bus are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. Classic is a registered trademark used under
license by Apple Computer, Inc. HyperCard is a registered trademark
of Apple Computer, Inc. licensed to Claris Corp.
END
Apple Press Releases
PR Express
10/21/91
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