LC / Performa · The Beige Era · 1993
Macintosh LC 475
The LC 475 put a 68LC040 into a small, cheap desktop, making serious speed available to schools and families.
A low-cost LC with 68040-class performance.
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Macintosh LC 475: key facts
When was the Macintosh LC 475 released?
The Macintosh LC 475 arrived on October 18, 1993. Apple discontinued it in July 1996.
How much did the Macintosh LC 475 cost?
The Macintosh LC 475 launched at $1,080 in 1993, about $2,354 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Motorola 68LC040 at 25 MHz, 4 MB RAM, 160 MB storage, External display display.
Why does the Macintosh LC 475 matter?
A low-cost LC with 68040-class performance.
Full specifications
| CPU | Motorola 68LC040 · 25 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 MB (up to 132 MB) |
| Storage | 160 MB |
| Display | External display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Desktop computer |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | October 18, 1993 |
| Discontinued | July 1996 |
| Launch price | $1,080 |
How the Macintosh LC 475 compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 4,100× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 25 MHz, the clock is roughly 128× 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 40 modern phone photos.
Launched at $1,080 in 1993, about $2,354 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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