The Mac
Color Classic

Codename: Slice
CPU: MC68030
CPU speed: 16 Mhz
FPU: optional 68882
motherboard RAM: 4 MB
maximum RAM: 10MB
number of sockets: 2 -- 30 pin SIMM
minimum speed: 100 ns
ROM: 1 MB
VRAM: 256 k (upgradeable to 512 k via one VRAM SIMM socket)
L1 cache: 0.5 k
L2 cache: n/a
data path: 16 bit
bus speed: 16 Mhz
slots: 1 LC PDS
SCSI: DB-25
Serial Ports: 2
ADB: 2
Floppy: 1.4 MB SuperDrive
HD: 40-160 MB
CD-ROM: none
Monitor: 10" RGB 8 bit (256 color) 512x384
Sound Output: mono 8 bit
Sound Input: mono 8 bit (built-in mic)
Ethernet: none
Gestalt ID: 49
power: 100 Watts
Weight: 22.5 lbs.
Dimensions: 14.5" H x 9.9" W x 12.6" D
Min System Software: 7.1
Max System Software: 7.6.1
introduced: February 1993
terminated: May 1994

Released in February 1993, the Color Classic was identical to the Classic II, except for a color screen, a larger ROM, and a restyled case. The Color Classic sold for $1,390, and was also released as the Performa 250.

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Date: Thu, Sep 2, 1999, 12:45 PM
From: (Andrew Ludate) aludgate@qitech.com
To: corrections@apple-history.pair.com
Subject: Color Classic info

NB: some of the extra information comes from www.lowendmac.com.

The Color Classic was an LC II crammed into a completely re-designed case which was a discarded prototype for the 20th Anniversary Mac. All of the internal circuitry is almost identical to the LC II; they share the same circuit boards and most of the same components, including a 16 bit data bus and a 10MB RAM limit. The Color Classic however, had a 68882 math coprocessor added to the daughterboard. It also had the special "daughterboard" which could be slid out of the back for easy upgrading.

Picture: Apple Corporate Site