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From: chris@alberta.UUCP (Chris Gray)
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Subject: Apple's new MacIntosh: specs
Message-ID: <46@alberta.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 19-Jan-84 17:39:38 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 19 17:39:38 1984
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Organization: U. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Quick specs on the MacIntosh
   (from the horse's mouth - sort of)

processor - 8MHz 68000
memory - 128K RAM expandible to 512K internal
         64K ROM
display - 512h x 342v bit mapped
disk - 3-1/2" 400K cartridge drive
       expands to 800K+ (1.2M unformatted)
keyboard - 58 key, detachable with socket for
       expansion numeric keypad
mouse - 1 button
ports - RS232/RS422, external drive port,
       mouse port, audio port
software included: MacPaint, MacWrite,
       Multi-Plan (Microsoft)
       will run Lisa-2 family software
operating system - ???
       UNIX, CP/M-68K planned
       MS-DOS through hardware expansion
size: 10" x 10" footprint. Under 20 pounds.
       (portable)
accessories: carrying case included
software under development by Microsoft, Lotus,
       S. P. I., Ashton-Tate, etc.
extras: Davong hard drives (up to 70 Meg),
       modems (300 & 1200), printers, plotters,
       color display is rumored