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The Macintosh IIcx design was
completed by Ivester in 1987, though the product did not
ship until early 1989. The IIcx is in essence a compact
version of the Macintosh II. Having only three rather than
six expansion slots and room for only one floppy, it is far
narrower than its predecessor (see
technical
specifications). It has a less formal appearance The symmetry used on the case visually reinforces its ability to rest both on its bottom and on its side. The idea for designing a computer that could be turned onto its side was suggested, not by a designer, but by CEO John Sculley, who found he needed more desk space. The IIcx came with little rubber feet that could be removed from the bottom of the case and placed on its side for this first use of a "minitower" design. Its case was used again in September 1989 for the IIci, marketed very successfully towards graphic design professionals (Kunkel, 61-2).
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