Macintosh LC series
The Macintosh LC series was a line of low-cost, color-capable personal computers designed by Apple Computer, Inc., launched in 1990. Characterized by its distinctive 'pizza box' form factor and later all-in-one designs, the LC series aimed to make the graphical user interface and multimedia…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1990
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The Macintosh LC series was created to solve the problem of high-cost color computing within the Apple ecosystem. Prior to the LC, color Macintoshes (like the Macintosh II series) were significantly more expensive, limiting their adoption in price-sensitive markets such as education and general home use. The LC made color Mac OS accessible at a much lower price point.
- Platforms
- Mac OS (System 6, System 7, Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9)
Related technologies
- Aldus PageMaker
- AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor
- Adobe Photoshop (early versions)
- Apple IIe Card (for Apple II compatibility)
- SCSI hard drives and peripherals
- LocalTalk/Ethernet networking
- Apple StyleWriter printer
- ClarisWorks
- Microsoft Word
- External floppy disk drives
- Mac OS (System 6, System 7)
Notable users
- Educational institutions (K-12 schools, universities)
- Creative professionals (for entry-level tasks)
- Small businesses
- Government offices
- Home users