• The limited edition Mac TV had a bit of an identity crisis. It came in a black LC 520-style case. (It is one of only a few Macs to have ever been black.) It came with a cable-ready TV tuner card, and included a CD-ROM drive. Only 10,000 Mac TVs were made before it was discontinued. However, Its TV-tuner card has become a popular option on many LCs and Performas.

Mac MacTV Specs

• Codename: Peter Pan, LD50
• CPU: MC68030
• CPU speed: 32 Mhz
• FPU: optional 68882
• motherboard RAM: 4 MB
• maximum RAM: 8 MB
• number of sockets: 1 -- 72 pin SIMM
• minimum speed: 80 ns
• VRAM: 512 k
• ROM: 1 MB
• L1 cache: 0.5 k
• L2 cache: n/a
• data path: 32 bit
• bus speed: 16 Mhz
• slots: none
• SCSI: DB-25
• Serial Ports: 2
• ADB: 2
• Floppy: 1.4 MB SuperDrive
• HD: 160 MB
• CD-ROM: 2x
• Monitor: 14" RGB built-in (640x480)
• Sound Output: stereo 8 bit (built in speaker)
• Sound Input: none
• Ethernet: none
• Gestalt ID: 88
• power: 60 Watts
• Weight: 40.5 lbs.
• Dimensions: 17.9" H x 13.5" W x 16.5" D
• Min System Software: 7.1
• Max System Software: 7.6.1
• introduced: October 1993
• terminated: early 1994
• Current value: $100

   

Upgrades

Memory - d/l HyperCard stacks on how to install memory. Color Black and white
You'll need HyperCard or HC Player to view the stacks
Download my Get Your Compact Mac On the Web Tutorial for info on memory and system upgrades.
Ram Guide for Macs

Internet

Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps; use of a 56k modem may be limited.
Start here for internet info on a IIci
Worldshare has free internet for 68k Macs - Mac Plus or up. No banners, no proprietary software to download. (Requires minimum $10 donation to the charity of your choice, also requires filling out 1 survey a month. Not available in all cities).
Tips For Browsing On Older Macs
Info About Browsers On Older Macs
Surf the web through another Mac - Mac Plus or up
ZTerm HOW-TO. Connect to Unix hosts or Macs and PC's with this terminal emulation program.
Tips on using Eudora on older Macs
Sue Korlan's Internet FAQ - tips and tricks on getting online and staying online

Software

Born Again allows you to run OS 8 on most 030 Macs
System 7.5.3 and 7.5.5
Start here for info on software for the IIci
Classic Mac icons
Software that will work on 68000 Macs
Formatting third party (non Apple) drives on a MacTV

Uses

Word Processing
Web server
Email
HyperCard programming for kids
Learn How To Type
Play old games
Learn Unix
Play network games
Paint programs for kids
Animation creation with HyperCard, Director, VideoWorks (last two are out of print)
Clock
Datase, mailing list, recipes with Filemaker 1-3, HyperCard

Other

Home Automation Links (Mac Plus or up)

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