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Apple Computer Inc introduces three low-priced Macintosh microcomputers: the Macintosh Classic, $999, with a probable street price under $800; the Macintosh IIsi, $3,769 to $4,569; and the Macintosh LC. The LC, which will not ship until Jan 1991, is not reviewed here. It will be the subject of next week's column. Apple reportedly wants to provide competitive alternatives to low-cost IBM-style microcomputers using Microsoft Windows 3.0, the new graphical user interface (GUI) that mimics the easy-to-use interface of a Mac. A Mac Classic, which comes with 1Mbyte of random access memory, has a conversion feature in the Macintosh system software allowing the machine to read and write to IBM PC-style disks. A Classic 2/40, $1,499, comes with 2Mbytes of RAM and a 40Mbyte hard disk. A Classic, which uses a Motorola 68000 chip, runs slowly at 7.68 MHz. Price is the Classic's advantage. The IIsi is notable for its built-in sound input capabilities, which allow users to add voice messages to documents.

Electronic computers, Evaluation, Product information, AAPL, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh Classic (680X0-based system), Apple Macintosh IIsi (680X0-based system)

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A circus is on its way to the stores: Tandy adds music, lights and animation, but when will the software be ready?

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Tandy Corp announces that it has moved into 'multimedia,' adding animation, stereo sound, high-quality color graphics, the Windows operating system, a built-in CD-ROM player, more memory and bigger hard disks to the company's microcomputers. The company looks forward to a time when users will be able to create multimedia documents, but that time is not yet. The multimedia personal computers (MPCs) themselves will be available through Radio Shack stores in the summer of 1991. A low-end M2500 XL/2 model, which uses a 16MHz 80286 microprocessor, will cost $3,000, and an M2020 SX, which uses an Intel 80386SX chip, will cost $3,700. Customers who already own Tandy PCs will be able to upgrade with a kit for about $800. The availability of software will probably determine the acceptance of Tandy's MPCs. So far, not much software is available.

Household audio and video equipment, Electronic parts and equipment, Computer industry, Product development, Product introduction, RadioShack Corp., Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, TAN, product announcement, Tandy M4020 SX (Microcomputer), Tandy M2500 XL/2 (Microcomputer)

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