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Apple Macintosh Original (128k) Specs
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The Apple Macintosh (128k) features an 8 MHz 68000 processor, 128k of RAM, and a 400k disk drive in a beige all-in-one case with a 9″ monochrome display.
The Macintosh (128k) was the first relatively inexpensive computer to use a graphical user interface, 3.5″ disks, a consistent look-and-feel among applications, and true WYSIWYG printing, all of which are taken for granted today. This computer started a different way of thinking, allowing the user to concentrate on working rather than struggling to get the computer to work.
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Introduction Date:
January 24, 1984*
Discontinued Date:
October 1, 1985
Details:
*Models shipped starting September 10, 1984 were branded “Macintosh 128k,” earlier models were simply branded “Macintosh.”
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1984
The “Introduction Date” refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The “Discontinued Date” refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.*Models shipped starting September 10, 1984 were branded “Macintosh 128k,” earlier models were simply branded “Macintosh.”
Processor Speed:
8 MHz
Processor Type:
68000
Details:
The original Mac has a 32-bit processor. It has a 16-bit data path.
Processor Upgrade:
N/A
FPU:
N/A
Details:
N/A
System Bus Speed:
8 MHz
Cache Bus Speed:
N/A
Details:
N/A
ROM Type:
Macintosh ROM
ROM Size:
64k
Details:
N/A
L1 Cache:
None
L2 Cache:
N/A
Details:
N/A
RAM Type:
Built-in
Min. RAM Speed:
N/A
Details:
N/A
Standard RAM:
128k
Maximum RAM:
512k*
Details:
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs
*The RAM could be upgraded to 512k by an authorized reseller. It is not designed to be upgraded by the end-user.
Motherboard RAM:
128k
RAM Slots:
N/A
Details:
N/A
Video Card:
Integrated
VRAM Type:
Built-in
Details:
N/A
Standard VRAM:
N/A
Maximum VRAM:
N/A
Details:
N/A
Built-in Display:
9″ Monochrome
Native Resolution:
512×342
Details:
N/A
2nd Display Support:
N/A
2nd Max. Resolution:
N/A
Details:
Standard Hard Drive:
None
Int. HD Interface:
N/A
Details:
Standard Optical:
None
Standard Disk:
400k (Manual)
Details:
N/A
Standard Modem:
None
Standard Ethernet:
None
Details:
N/A
Expansion Slots:
None
Expansion Bays:
None
Details:
N/A
Case Type:
All-in-One
Form Factor:
Macintosh 128k
Details:
N/A
Apple Order No:
N/A
Apple Subfamily:
Original Macintosh
Details:
N/A
Apple Model No:
M0001
Gestalt ID:
1
Details:
Also see: All Macs with the M0001 Model Number and 1 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com’s Mac Identification section.
N/A
Battery Type:
4.5V Alkaline
Battery Life:
N/A
Details:
N/A
Original Mac OS:
0.97
Supported Mac OS:
0.97-3.2
Details:
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
Dimensions:
13.6 x 9.6 x 10.9
Avg. Weight:
16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Details:
In inches – height by width by depth, (34.5 cm, 24.4 cm, 27.7 cm).
Original Price (US):
US$2495
Est. Current Retail:
N/A*
Details:
*As a collector’s item, the original Macintosh retains value.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. (MacWorld Magazine Ad).
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Video (Monitor):
None
Floppy (Ext.):
1 (DB-9)
Details:
N/A
ADB:
None
SCSI:
None
Details:
N/A
Serial (Standard):
2*
Serial (Geoport):
None
Details:
*Uses proprietary serial ports (DE-9 connections) — icons are for a printer and modem. A third DE-9 serial port is intended for the mouse. Note that these also commonly are called “DB-9” ports.
Modem:
None
Ethernet:
Details:
N/A
S-Video Input:
None
S-Video Output:
None
Details:
N/A
Microphone:
None
Sound In:
None
Details:
N/A
Sound Out:
1 (8-Bit Mono)
Headphone:
None
Details:
N/A
Security (Lock):
1
Joystick (PC):
None
Details:
N/A
Power:
1
Power Adapter:
N/A
Details:
105V-125V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 60 Max Watts.
Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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