Macintosh Classic

The Macintosh Classic (sometimes known as Compact) were the first machines out on the Macintosh range. There is many different models, ranging slightly in appearance and features but relatively the same.

Macintosh 128k
The Macintosh 128k is the original model of the Macintosh Classic range. It was originally coined "The Macintosh" until the 512k came along and it's name was changed to make it less confusing. This was released in 1984 with the 1984 advert. There was many problems with this model with the fact that it included no fan so people solved this by putting more vents in or buying third party extensions that fit into the tiny box.

Macintosh 512k
The Macintosh 512k basically had 512k of memory on-board. It's basically no different to the Macintosh 128k

Macintosh XL
The Macintosh XL was basically a modified Apple Lisa but made to fit into the Macintosh line. This marked the end of the Lisa range. A program called MacWorks XL was shipped along to allow older Macintosh programs to run on it.

Macintosh Plus
The Macintosh Plus went back to the original design and had 1-4mb RAM which meant more power to applications. The only physical change is the color of the case and that's it.

Macintosh 512ke
This was released about the time of the Plus as a cheaper version of the Plus. It was made out as Macintosh 512k Enchanted. The most memory in this was 2mb (thanks to some third party parts).

Macintosh SE
The Macintosh SE was a major improvement as it actually had a fan, which got rid of all the horrible problems with overheating. It also featured some case changes which made it a little more professional. At the same time the Macintosh II was announced.

Macintosh SE/30
The SE/30 was another improvement and was the most expandable and fasted machine in the black and white line. This machine could be extended to a whopping 128mb! (Big at the time)

Macintosh SE FDHD
This was a model which had the first SuperDrive. But at the time this was a CD drive and nothing more.

Macintosh Classic
This was the first model to sell for under $1,000. It had loads of features and was a load faster.

Macintosh Classic II
This model is the last black and white model in the Macintosh line. It was also known as the Macintosh Performa 200.

Macintosh Color Classic
This is the first ever Macintosh to include a colour screen. This was also known as the Macintosh Performa 250.

Macintosh Color Classic II
This is the last in the line. It had a different board. This was also known as the Macintosh Performa 275.