Macintosh II · The Beige Era · 1992
Macintosh IIvi
The IIvi was a slow, low-cost modular Mac that overlapped awkwardly with faster siblings, disappearing almost as soon as buyers learned its name.
One of Apple’s short-lived transitional low-cost 68030 desktops.
Macintosh IIvx (1992)
Macintosh IIvi: key facts
When was the Macintosh IIvi released?
The Macintosh IIvi arrived in October 1992. Apple discontinued it in February 1993.
How much did the Macintosh IIvi cost?
The Macintosh IIvi launched at $2,199 in 1992, about $4,970 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Motorola 68030 at 16 MHz, 4 MB RAM, 80 MB storage, External display display.
Why does the Macintosh IIvi matter?
One of Apple’s short-lived transitional low-cost 68030 desktops.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68030 · 16 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 MB (up to 68 MB) |
| Storage | 80 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Centris-style desktop |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | October 1992 |
| Discontinued | February 1993 |
| Launch price | $2,199 |
How the Macintosh IIvi compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4,100× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 16 MHz, the clock is roughly 200× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
All of this storage holds about 20 modern phone photos.
Launched at $2,199 in 1992, about $4,970 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11