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Macintosh SE FD/HD

● Obsolete 1989 · Mac era Classic Macintosh

Introduced

1989

Original price

$ 3900

Processor

68000

Original OS

System 6

Max OS

Mac OS 7.5.5

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

Processor68000

Speed8 MHz

Architecture16/8-bit data path, 24-bit addressing

Cachenone (no L1/L2)

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1 MB

Max RAM4 MB

RAM type30-pin SIMM, 150ns

Memory slots4, 30-pin SIMM (install in groups of 2)

GPUnone (no video card)

Display9" monochrome CRT (built-in)

Resolutions512 x 342, 1-bit

Storage

Storage20 MB or 40 MB hard drive

Connectivity

Audio outSpeaker

SCSI1 DB-25 SCSI connector

ADB2 ADB ports

Serial2 DIN-8 RS-422 serial ports (Printer, Modem)

Software

Original OSSystem 6

Max OSMac OS 7.5.5

Apple statusObsolete

Power

Dimensions13.6" x 9.6" x 10.9" (H x W x D)

Max power100 Watts

Line voltage90-270 V, 47-63 Hz

Expansion slots1 SE PDS (Processor Direct Slot)

Identifiers

Model N°M5011

Lifecycle

Introduced1989

Apple statusObsolete

History

Released simultaneously with the Mac II (March 1987), the Mac SE further addressed the expandability issue. It featured a new platinum-colored case, an expansion slot, and included a housing for a second internal floppy drive or an internal hard disk. The Mac SE was also one of the first Macintosh computers to include an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), which allowed the connection of up to 16 input devices. It was sold for $2,898 in the dual floppy drive configuration. In August 1989, the SE was replaced by the SE FDHD model, which included a 1.4 MB SuperDrive and a 40 MB internal hard disk.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_SE · Wikipedia

Trivia

• In March 1987, the Mac SE introduced the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB), a revolution that allowed connecting up to 16 input devices simultaneously, eliminating old proprietary cables. • The Mac SE was one of the first Apple computers to offer a true expansion slot together with a modular internal bay, allowing users to choose between a second disk drive or an internal hard drive. • At the price of $2,898 in 1987, the Mac SE in dual floppy configuration represented a considerable investment, but in 1989 it was replaced by the SE FDHD model with more advanced SuperDrive technology.

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