| The Macintosh LC 475 was released in October 1993 as part of Apple’s LC (Low Cost) series, targeting education and home users. Despite the budget positioning, it offered a significant performance boost over earlier LC models by featuring a full 32-bit Motorola 68LC040 processor running at 25 MHz. The LC 475 shipped in the familiar low-profile “pizza box” desktop case used throughout the LC line. It came standard with 4 MB of RAM, expandable to 36 MB via a single 72-pin SIMM slot. Storage options typically included an 80 MB or 160 MB SCSI hard drive and a built-in 1.44 MB floppy disk drive. Graphics were handled by integrated video hardware with support for up to 640×480 resolution, and up to 1 MB of VRAM could be installed. The system included a mono speaker and standard ports for ADB, serial, SCSI, and audio in/out. A single LC-style Processor Direct Slot (PDS) allowed for expansion cards, such as Ethernet or video capture. While the LC 475 was nearly identical to the Performa 475 and Quadra 605, the LC branding was aimed at educational markets. The machine was popular in schools due to its balance of performance and cost. It was discontinued in 1994 as Apple transitioned to the PowerPC architecture. |
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