Apple · 1990
Apple Macintosh LC
The "pizza box" colour Mac that filled American classrooms.
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Processor | Motorola 68020, 16 MHz |
| Memory | 2 MB |
| Storage | 3.5" floppy, 40 MB hard disk |
| Launch price | $2,400 (about $5,760 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, schools |
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 LC come out?
The Apple Macintosh LC was released in 1990 by Apple.
How much did the Apple Macintosh LC cost when it was new?
About $2,400 for the base model at launch, roughly $5,760 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple Macintosh LC have?
2 MB of memory and a Motorola 68020 processor at 16 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 4,096 times more memory.
How many people had the Apple Macintosh LC as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple Macintosh LC popular?
It was especially popular in USA, schools.
Can you still buy the Apple Macintosh LC?
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.