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Apple Macintosh 512k Specs

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Apple Macintosh 512kThe Apple Macintosh 512k features an 8 MHz 68000 processor, 512k of RAM, and a 400k disk drive in a beige all-in-one case with a 9" monochrome display. This model is identical to the previously released Macintosh 128k, except it is branded as "Macintosh 512k" on the rear, 512k of RAM is standard and the memory was not designed to be expanded further.

In its day, the Macintosh 512k was nicknamed the "Fat Mac" because of its relatively large amount of RAM.


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September 10, 1984 April 14, 1986
Details: 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.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1984.
8 MHz 68000
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor. It has a 16-bit data path.
N/A N/A
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8 MHz N/A
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Macintosh ROM 64k
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None N/A
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Built-in N/A
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512k 512k
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
512k N/A
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Integrated Built-in
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N/A N/A
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9" Monochrome 512x342
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N/A N/A
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None N/A
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None 400k (Manual)
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None None
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None None
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All-in-One Macintosh 128k
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N/A Macintosh 512k
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M0001W 2
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4.5V Alkaline N/A
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1.0 1.0-4.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
13.6 x 9.6 x 10.9 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (34.5 cm, 24.4 cm, 27.7 cm).
US$3195 N/A*
Details: *As a collector's item, it still may retain value.

Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. (MacWorld Magazine Ad).


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None 1 (DB-19)
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None None
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2* 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.
None None
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None None
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None None
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1 (8-Bit Mono) None
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1 None
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1 N/A
Details: 105V-125V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 60 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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