<ul><li>On October 19, 1992, Apple launches the Mac IIvx, the first Mac computer to come with an internal CD-ROM drive.</li><li>The Mac IIvx marked the beginning of Macs shipping with a built-in CD drive.</li><li>It could support a second monitor, allowing Mac users to move documents, files, and folders across both screens.</li><li>The IIvx was an impressive machine and helped bring CD-ROM technology into people's homes.</li><li>The IIvx ran a 32MHz CPU on a 16MHz bus, which meant slower performance than the Mac IIci released earlier.</li><li>The Mac IIvx's serial port was limited to 57.6 kbit/s, which caused problems with serial connections and MIDI hardware.</li><li>At the time of launch, the Mac IIvx was priced at $2,949, which was later reduced to $1,899.</li><li>Many customers opted for the older, often-discounted computer instead of buying a new model that ran more slowly.</li><li>The Mac IIvx was significantly underpowered than the Mac IIci and the subsequent Macintosh Centris 650.</li><li>The IIvx became one of the only Apple products in history to become a verb, with many disgruntled users talking about being 'IIvx-ed.'</li></ul>

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