Apple · 1990
Apple Macintosh Classic
The first Mac to sell for under $1,000.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Processor | Motorola 68000, 8 MHz |
| Memory | 1 MB |
| Storage | 3.5" floppy |
| Launch price | $999 (about $2,400 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, Europe |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Apple Macintosh Classic come out?
The Apple Macintosh Classic was released in 1990 by Apple.
How much did the Apple Macintosh Classic cost when it was new?
About $999 for the base model at launch, roughly $2,400 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple Macintosh Classic have?
1 MB of memory and a Motorola 68000 processor at 8 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 8,192 times more memory.
How many people had the Apple Macintosh Classic as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple Macintosh Classic popular?
It was especially popular in USA, Europe.
Can you still buy the Apple Macintosh Classic?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.