The Macintosh Classic is a personal computer manufactured by Apple.

The Macintosh Classic has the original Macintosh startup sound, which was just a ding.

Some reviewers of the Macintosh Classic focused on the processor performance and lack of expansion slots.

Apple will also introduce its least expensive Macintosh, to be called the Macintosh Classic, at a price of less than $1,000, several trade publication have reported.

Don't expect to do any of this on an old 386 or Macintosh Classic.

From a technical standpoint, the $1,495 Macintosh Classic 2/40 is underpowered.

With demand exceeding supply of the Macintosh Classic, a new low-priced computer, Apple's results could have been stronger yet.

Its cheapest machine, the Macintosh Classic, has been a rousing success, but analysts say Apple needs to beef up the upper end of its line.

For one thing, its $2,500 price is high enough that schools are instead opting for the black-and-white Macintosh Classic, which lists for $1,000.

While the Apple officers did not mention details of the new products, the lowest-priced new machine is expected to be the Macintosh Classic.