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    Power Macintosh 7200/75 & 7200/90: Description (4/97)
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    This article contains a description of the Power Macintosh 7200/75 and 7200/90 computers.


DISCUSSION


    Overview
    ========

    Apple Power Macintosh 7200/75 and Power Macintosh 7200/90 systems offer enhanced expandability and performance that make them ideal for small and medium-size businesses, for home offices, and for running productivity applications in any size of organization.

    Each Power Macintosh 7200 computer comes with three Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots for high-performance expansion cards. Because PCI is an industry standard, you can find inexpensive PCI cards for a variety of uses, including graphics, faster communications with peripherals, and high-speed networking. Many PCI cards include the necessary software to work with Macintosh systems.

    Power Macintosh 7200 systems enable you to incorporate high-resolution graphics and stereo sound into your business, education, and personal projects. Both models support screen resolutions of up to 1,280 by 1,024 pixels. They also come with Apple's GeoPort Fax and GeoPort Telephony software (requires GeoPort Telecom Adapter).

    The graphics, telephony, and expansion capabilities are all implemented with the legendary plug-and-play simplicity of Macintosh computers. Even complex solutions become easy to use with the Power Macintosh 7200 series.

    Built with high-efficiency PowerPC 601 processors, Power Macintosh 7200 computers offer you a performance choice of 75 or 90 megahertz operation. Whichever speed you choose, you get all the advantages of PowerPC technology. If your computing needs later increase, either model can be upgraded to a Power Macintosh 7500 system.

    Power Macintosh 7200 systems run virtually all applications written for 680x0-based Macintosh computers, as well as applications that have been accelerated to take advantage of PowerPC processors. By adding SoftWindows software from Insignia Systems, you can also run MS-DOS and Windows applications, enabling the 7200 series to fit into almost any computing environment.

    Whether you need power and expandability for everyday number crunching, office productivity, or an innovative multimedia project, Apple Power Macintosh 7200 systems offer the features you need at an affordable price.


    Features
    ========

    High Performance
    ----------------
    * 75- or 90-MHz PowerPC 601 processor
    * Built-in floating-point processor and 32K cache
    * Built-in graphics acceleration

    Communications And Multimedia
    -----------------------------
    * Two high-speed serial ports compatible with GeoPort and LocalTalk cables
    * Quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive
    * 16-bit stereo audio input and output

    Expandability
    -------------
    * Three industry-standard PCI expansion slots
    * SCSI connector for external hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and
    other SCSI devices
    * Internal expansion bay for additional storage device
    * Up to 256MB of RAM
    * Up to 4MB of VRAM

    Compatibility
    -------------
    * 10Base-T and AAUI Ethernet connectors
    * AppleTalk networking
    * Open Transport networking software (TCP/IP and AppleTalk)
    * Runs 680x0 Macintosh applications as well as applications
    accelerated for Power Macintosh computers
    * Allows you to open and use MS-DOS 6.0 and Windows 3.1 documents
    * Runs MS-DOS and Windows applications via SoftWindows software
    (not included)
    * Reads Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS floppy disks
    System 7.5 software
    * Makes working with different applications consistent, so they are
    easier to learn and use
    * Allows easy customization of your Macintosh to reflect the way you work
    * Provides active assistance in learning new features with Apple Guide

    Included Software
    =================
    The Power Macintosh 7200 series comes with Macintosh System Software 7.5.2. The following Apple and third-party software is also included:

    * Apple Telecom 2.1
    * Megaphone 1.02sp (which does NOT include the 30-day trial of
    Megaphone's advanced telephony features)
    * Drive Setup 1.0 (a new version, with a new user interface, of the
    hard drive setup utility that includes support for: partitioning
    drives, larger drive volumesÐup to 2 terabytesÐand removable media
    drives
    * CD-ROM 5.1 (new driver software that offers CD+ compatibility)
    * Energy Saver (provides compliancy with Energy Star requirements)
    * Energy Saver Apple Guide (on-line active assistance)
    * Lotus Notes Express (a $99 value, Lotus Notes Express introduces
    Power Macintosh customers to this industry-standard "groupware"
    product and gives them access to seven frequently used Lotus Notes
    applications

    What's In The Box
    =================
    The Power Macintosh 7200 series computers will ship with the following components in the box:

    * Power Macintosh 7200 series computer
    * Mouse
    * Power cable
    * Power Macintosh 7200 User's Guide
    * Power Macintosh 7200 Technical Specifications
    * Power Macintosh 7200 bootable CD
    * Product Registration card
    * PCI Brochure
    * RSA coupon
    * Apple Resource Guide
    * Warranty Card, decals, software license agreement, Visa application
    form
    * Packing Slip

    Ordering Information
    ====================

    Power Macintosh 7200/75 8/500/4xCD*
    -----------------------------------
    * Power Macintosh 7200/75 computer with 8MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4MB Apple
    SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 500 MB hard disk drive, and an
    internal quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive.
    * Order No. M4303LL/A

    Power Macintosh 7200/90 8/500/4xCD*
    -----------------------------------
    * Power Macintosh 7200/90 computer with 8 MB of RAM, a built-in 1.4 MB Apple
    SuperDrive floppy disk drive, an internal 500MB hard disk drive, and an
    internal quadruple-speed CD-ROM drive.
    * Order No. M4082LL/A

    Power Macintosh GeoPort Telecom Adapter
    ---------------------------------------
    * Order No. M3127LL/A

    * All configurations include mouse; system software version 7.5.2; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty.

    Product specifications are subject to change. Check with your Apple reseller for the most current information about product specifications and configurations.


    Article Change History:
    28 Apr 1997 - Removed out dated on line references.
    12 Jul 1996 - Modified title.
    04 Aug 1995 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Power Macintosh 7200

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