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    Quadra 800 and Quadra 950 Compared (2/93)
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2/4/93
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    What are the differences between the Macintosh Quadra 800 and the
    Macintosh Quadra 950?

DISCUSSION


    The Quadra 800 runs more than 30 percent faster than a Quadra 700, which it
    replaces -- and at a more affordable price. (The Quadra 950 remains on the
    price list.)

    Although the Quadra 800 and Quadra 950 have the same 68040 processor, both
    operating at 33 megahertz, the 950 has greater expansion options than the
    Quadra 800. For example, you can expand the DRAM in the 950 to 256MB, compared
    to 136MB in the Quadra 800. The Quadra 950 has two additional NuBus expansion
    slots as well.

    The Quadra 800 may run 5 to 10 percent faster than a Quadra 950 in certain
    applications, largely due to memory and video management improvements via
    custom integrated circuits (ICs). However, because it has greater memory
    and expansion capabilities, a fully configured Quadra 950 may outperform
    the Quadra 800 in certain applications.

    At-a-glance comparison: Quadra 800 and 950

    Quadra 800 Quadra 950
    ---------- -----------
    Processor 33 MHz 68040 33 MHz 68040

    RAM Up to 136MB interleaved Up to 256MB

    VRAM 2 - 16 bits/pixel 2 - 32 bits/pixel

    NuBus 3 slots, 1 PDS 5 slots, 1 PDS

    Internal Storage Devices 1 3.5", 1 5.25" (removable) Up to 4 5.25" devices

    Ethernet Standard Standard

    Hard Disk 230MB, 500MB, 1GB 230MB, 500MB, 1GB

    Sound Mono In, Stereo Out, Mono In, Stereo Out,
    44.1 KHz internal CD 44.1 KHz internal CD
    sound play through. sound play through.

    System Software System 7.1 w/ Enabler System 7.1


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Product Area: Computers
Category: Macintosh Quadra & Centris
Sub Category: General Topics

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