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Apple Macintosh LC III vs Apple Macintosh Performa 6360

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AppleMacintosh LC IIIAppleMacintosh Performa 6360
Overview
Released19931996
Performance
Processor68030 25 MHz (Macintosh LC III)PowerPC 603e 160 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6360)
CPU cores11
Memory4 MB16 MB
Storage80 MB to 160 MB1.2 GB
CPU25 MHz Motorola 68030 with integrated memory-management unit, 32-bit data path and 0.5 KB L1 cache; optional 68882 floating-point coprocessor160 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, optional L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 40 MHz
GPUBuilt-in video with 512 KB VRAM supports 8-bit colour at 640 × 480 and 832 × 624; upgrading to 768 KB raises both to 16-bit colourBuilt-in video with 1 MB DRAM supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 1024 × 768 at 8-bit colour
Memory type4 MB on the logic board and one 72-pin SIMM slot; Apple supports 4–36 MB total with 80 ns memory8 MB on the logic board, two 168-pin DIMM slots and 16–136 MB total supported by Apple
Storage typeInternal 1.44 MB floppy drive and 80 or 160 MB internal SCSI hard drive1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 8× CD-ROM drive
Expansion slotsOne LC III processor-direct slotPCI, communications, TV and video input/output expansion positions
Display
ScreenNone built inNone built in
Design and power
TypeCompactCompact
Weight3.99 kg–
Width × depth × height310 × 389 × 74 mm–
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailApple's 2.9 × 12.2 × 15.3 inch and 8.8 lb reference dimensions; metric fields are rounded conversionsApple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches (height × width × depth) and 17 lb
Power supplyMaximum 50 W; 100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz; 3.6 V lithium clock batteryApple lists a 150 W maximum, 90–270 V AC at 47–63 Hz and a 4.5 V alkaline clock battery
In the boxOriginal System Software 7.1. Apple lists 10 February 1993 as introduction; a separate maker first-sale date was not established.Original System Software 7.5.3 with System Enabler 410. Apple lists 1 October 1996 as introduction; a distinct maker first-sale date was not established.
Connections
Ports–Headphone jack
Back portsApple Desktop Bus, DB-15 video, DB-25 SCSI, printer and modem serial ports, microphone input and speaker output; no built-in EthernetDB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two GeoPort serial connectors, PlainTalk microphone input and speaker output; front headphone jack
External displaysBuilt-in video supports up to 832 × 624 pixels; colour depth depends on fitted VRAM–
SpeakersInternal speaker–

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