Processor
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The Macintosh Classic II uses a 68030, 16 MHz CPU, while the Macintosh
Classic has a 68000, 8MHz CPU.
RAM
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The Classic II comes with 2 MB of RAM and two standard 32-pin SIMM sockets
to add RAM configurations of 2, 4, 6 or 10 megabytes using standard SIMM
modules with 100ns or better access time. The Macintosh Classic can have a
maximum of 4 MB of RAM.
ROM
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The Macintosh Classic II ROM is a modified version of the Macintosh
LC ROM that supports virtual memory and 512 pixels x 342 pixels x 1 bit
video. It comes with a 512K ROM, expandable to 4 MB using the on-board
FPU/ROM connector.
Analog Board
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These are the changes made to the Macintosh Classic analog board for use in
the Macintosh Classic II:
- The width adjust coil replaced by a potentiometer.
- A new low-radiation flyback transformer added.
Other Differences
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The Macintosh Classic II comes with a microphone for sound input.
The Macintosh Classic II has a connector on the logic board that allows you
to add a floating-point coprocessor, available from third parties.
The Macintosh Classic II has a monitor yoke with opposing windings
(cancellation coils). It requires system software version 7.0.1, and comes
in configurations of 2 MB RAM with a 40 MB hard disk, or 4 MB of RAM with an
80 MB hard disk.
Article Change History:
19 Aug 1996 - Removed note regarding upgrate that is no longer available.