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The 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 for 512k of RAM is standard, and cannot be expanded further. The Macintosh 512k was nicknamed the "Fat Mac" because of its relatively large amount of RAM.
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| Introduction Date: | September 10, 1984 | Discontinued Date: | April 14, 1986 |
| Processor Type: | 68000 | Processor Speed: | 8 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | N/A | FPU: | N/A |
| System Bus Speed: | 8 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | N/A |
| ROM Size: | 64k | Data Path: | 16-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | N/A | Level 2 Cache: | N/A |
| RAM Type: | Built-in | VRAM Type: | Built-in |
| Standard RAM: | 512k | Maximum RAM: | 512k |
| Motherboard RAM: | 512k | RAM Slots: | N/A |
| Standard VRAM: | N/A | Maximum VRAM: | N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: | N/A | Int. Hard Drive Type: | N/A |
| Standard CD-ROM: | N/A | Standard Disk: | 400k (manual) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
| Case Type: | All-in-One (Beige) | Form Factor: | Macintosh 128k |
| Exp. Slots: | None | Exp. Bays (Free): | None |
| Battery Type: | 4.5V Alkaline | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Built-in Display: | 9" Monochrome | Supported MacOS: | 1.0-6.0.8 |
| Dimensions: | 13.6 x 9.6 x 10.9 1. | Avg. Weight: | 16.5 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $2000 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A 2. |
| Notes: |
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In inches, height x width x depth. 2. As a collector's item it may still retain value. 3. Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. (MacWorld Magazine Ad). |
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