Re: IIc+ (was IIc Modem cable pinouts?)

[dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <2cupih$fl2@olivaw.apanix.apana.org.au>
alex@apanix.apana.org.au (Alex Ardalich) writes:
> In article <CGw9vF.Kx2@actrix.gen.nz>
> dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) writes:
> >
> >Sounds like someone got the IIc and IIc+ confused.  The IIc+ has a
> >Mini-DIN-8.  Here is the pinout of the IIc's serial port.
> 
> What is an Apple //c+?
> 
> First time I've heard of it.

Not surprising - the IIc+ was not released outside the USA.  I see
you're from Australia.

I believe the computer bombed somewhat.  It was released in 1988.

I know about it thanks to reading reviews in various magazines.  I've
never seen one (though I would like to get hold of one, to complete my
collection.)  :-)

I don't have any detailed descriptions handy, but from memory:

- It has an accelerated 65C02 processor, running at about 4 MHz.  This
uses similar caching techniques to the ZIP CHIP; the interface to the
computer is still 1 MHz.

- An internal 3.5" drive (compatible with the Apple 3.5 Drive).
External 5.25" drives can be connected.

- Mini-Din-8 serial connectors, like the Macintosh and IIgs.  I don't
know what serial chip it used.

- A memory expansion slot, for which no-one ever made a memory
expansion card, as far as I know.
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David Empson                                                               
dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz                                                
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