Macintosh Quadra 700
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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.
| Years | October 1991 to March 1993 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer Inc. (US) |
| Processor | Motorola 68040 at 25 MHz |
| RAM | 4 MB, expandable to 68 MB (80 ns 30-pin SIMM) |
| ROM | 1 MB |
| VRAM | 512 KB, expandable to 2 MB (24 bit colour at 832 x 624) |
| Built-in storage | 3.5" SuperDrive (1.4 MB), hard disk (80 to 400 MB) |
| Interfaces | DB-25 SCSI, ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), 2 x DIN-8 serial, DB-15 video, Ethernet (AAUI), audio input and output |
| Expansion | 2 NuBus slots, processor direct slot |
| Operating system | System 7.0.1 to Mac OS 8.1, A/UX |
| Dimensions | 140 (H) x 300 (W) x 365 (D) mm (mini-tower orientation) |
| Weight | 6.6 kg |
| Price (1991) | US$5,700 |
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