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Macintosh Quadra 700

Producer: Apple - Category: Personal Computer

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Photo 1: Ben Boldt at English Wikipedia, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (Macintosh Quadra 700.png)
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Personal computer, 1991, Apple. The Macintosh Quadra 700 was, with the Quadra 900, the first Macintosh with the 68040 processor, introduced in October 1991 to compete with 486 PCs; it is also Apple's first mini-tower, essentially a IIci case turned on its side, with built-in Ethernet and 24 bit video.

YearsOctober 1991 to March 1993
ManufacturerApple Computer Inc. (US)
ProcessorMotorola 68040 at 25 MHz
RAM4 MB, expandable to 68 MB (80 ns 30-pin SIMM)
ROM1 MB
VRAM512 KB, expandable to 2 MB (24 bit colour at 832 x 624)
Built-in storage3.5" SuperDrive (1.4 MB), hard disk (80 to 400 MB)
InterfacesDB-25 SCSI, ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), 2 x DIN-8 serial, DB-15 video, Ethernet (AAUI), audio input and output
Expansion2 NuBus slots, processor direct slot
Operating systemSystem 7.0.1 to Mac OS 8.1, A/UX
Dimensions140 (H) x 300 (W) x 365 (D) mm (mini-tower orientation)
Weight6.6 kg
Price (1991)US$5,700

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