Release of Macintosh II

Apple introduced the Macintosh II, its first open-architecture, color-capable Macintosh, featuring the Motorola 68020 processor and NuBus expansion slots.

Significance

This machine broke the mold of the original compact Macs, establishing a professional-grade Macintosh platform and laying the architectural foundation for the IIx.

Key facts

Date
1987-03-02
Type
release
Location
Cupertino, California