Apple Macintosh Classic II

Apple Macintosh Classic II was introduced in 21 October 1991 and brought a 68030 processor to Apple's entry-level monochrome compact line. It used a Motorola 68030 at 16 MHz with 2MB standard; expandable to 10MB. 68030 CPU enabled virtual memory and modern system software.

It was faster and more capable than the Classic but a 16-bit memory bus kept it below the celebrated SE/30.

Notable Features

• 68030 CPU enabled virtual memory and modern system software.
• Ten-megabyte RAM ceiling supported substantially larger applications.
• 16-bit data path constrained performance compared with the SE/30.

Historical Significance

• It was faster and more capable than the Classic but a 16-bit memory bus kept it below the celebrated SE/30.
• Its place in the range reflects Apple's progression from the original compact Macintosh toward broader professional, educational and portable markets.

Collector’s Notes

• It is sometimes confused with the Performa 200, a rebadged version of the same hardware
• Original keyboards, mice, storage devices and model-specific accessories help document a complete period configuration.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple Macintosh Classic II
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Monday, October 21, 1991
Country	United States
CPU	Motorola 68030 at 16 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	System 6.0.8 through Mac OS 7.6.1
I/O	SCSI, two serial, ADB, audio and limited expansion connector
Keyboard	External ADB keyboard and mouse
Storage	1.44MB floppy and optional SCSI hard disk
Sound	Eight-bit mono sound
Graphics	512 x 342 one-bit bitmapped graphics
Display	Built-in 9-inch 512 x 342 monochrome display
ROM	512KB ROM
RAM	2MB standard; expandable to 10MB
CPU Speed	16 MHz