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    Macintosh Performa 6290CD: Specifications
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    This article provides technical specifications for the Macintosh Performa 6290CD.

    Note : The Macintosh Performa 6290CD is similar to the Macintosh Performa 6300CD, but it differs in both the memory configuration and the software bundle.


DISCUSSION

    Hardware
    ========

    Microprocessor
    --------------
    * PowerPC 603e processor running at 100 MHz
    * Integrated floating-point unit
    * 40 MHz, 64-bit bus
    * 256K Level 2 cache
    * 32K internal cache

    Memory
    ------
    * Comes with 8 MB of RAM (uses one SIMM socket)
    * Can be expandable to 64MB of RAM using two 32 MB SIMMs
    * Uses 72-pin, noncomposite, 80-nanosecond or faster DRAM SIMMs

    Storage
    -------
    * Internal 1.2 GB hard disk drive
    * Internal Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive
    Ð Uses high-density, 1.4MB floppy disks
    Ð Reads, writes, and formats Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS
    disks
    * Internal, quadruple-speed AppleCD 600i CD-ROM drive

    Modem
    -----
    * Global Village 28.8 kbps fax modem
    * Built-in error correction and compression (MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis)

    Monitor (Apple Multiple Scan 14 Display)
    ----------------------------------------
    * Comes standard with an Apple 14-inch RGB color display (12.4-inch diagonal viewable image size)
    * 0.28-mm dot pitch
    * Non-Interlaced
    * Tilt-and-swivel base
    * Shadow mask picture tube

    * Multiple Scan
    * Stereo speakers
    * Meets the strictest international magnetic-field emissions requirements
    (SWEDAC MPR II)

    Display Support
    ---------------
    * Apple displays up to 15 inches through a 1 MB DRAM video buffer
    (independent of system RAM)
    * Wide range of VGA and SVGA displays from other vendors

    Colors and Resolutions
    ----------------------
    Resolution     Max. Bit Depth     Max. Number of Colors
    ----------     --------------     ---------------------
    640 x 480      16                  32,768
    800 x 600       8                     256
    832 x 624       8                     256

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * Apple Desktop Bus port for mouse, keyboard, and other devices
    * Monitor port (also supports connection to an NTSC or PAL video-out
    interface box, such as the Apple Presentation System)
    * Serial port (RS-232/RS-422) for an AppleTalk network connection, other
    networking or communications equipment, or a printer
    * SCSI interface port for connecting as many as five external SCSI devices,

    such as disk drives or CD-ROM drives
    * LC processor-direct expansion slot
    Ð Compatible with most Macintosh Performa 400 and 500 series; Performa
    630; Macintosh Quadra 605; and Macintosh LC II, LC III, LC 475, LC 550,
    LC 575, and LC 630 processor-direct cards
    Ð Can be used for an Apple MPEG Media System card or other specialized
    card
    * Communications slot for a 28.8-kbps fax/data/voice modem (used by Global
    Village modem)
    * Video slot for optional Apple Video System
    (NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video input)
    * Dedicated connector and infrared remote receiver for optional internal
    Apple TV/Video System (provides TV tuner and video input)

    Sound
    -----
    * Stereo 16-bit sound
    * Built-in speaker
    * Sound-output port
    * Sound-input port (can be used to connect the Apple PlainTalk microphone
    included with the computer)
    * Front headphone jack and volume control

    Communications
    --------------
    * Global Village 28.8-kbps fax/data/voice/modem
    * Built-in error correction and compression (MNP4, V.42, MNP5, V.42bis)

    * Megaphone software lets users turn their Macintosh Performa 6300CD into a
    speakerphone and digital answering Machine; included fax software allows
    users to send and receive fax communications

    Keyboard
    --------
    * Provides adjustable keyboard slope
    * Includes function keys, numeric keypad, cursor arrow keys, and special
    screen-editing keys

    Mouse
    -----
    * Round shape fits contour of the palm of the hand
    * Large button allows easy clicking and dragging


    Electrical Requirements
    =======================

    Main Unit
    ---------
    * Line voltage: 110 to 240 V AC, RMS, single phase, nominal
    * Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
    * Power: 55 W maximum

    Monitor
    -------
    * Line voltage: 90-132, 198-260 V
    * Frequency: 47-63 Hz
    * Power: 90 W maximum


    Size and Weight
    ===============

    Main Unit
    ---------
    * Height: 4.3 in. (10.95 cm)
    * Width: 12.6 in. (32.0 cm)
    * Depth: 16.5 in. (41.9 cm)
    * Weight: 19 lb. (8.6 kg)

    Monitor
    -------
    * Height: 16.7 in. (42.4 cm)
    * Width: 15.9 in. (40.5 cm)
    * Depth: 17.8 in. (45.2 cm)
    * Weight: 31.0 lb. (14 kg)



    Operating Environment
    =====================

    Main Unit
    ---------
    * Operating temperature: 50í to 104í F (10í to 40í C)
    * Storage temperature: ð40í to 116í F (ð40í to 47í C)
    * Relative humidity: 5% to 95%, noncondensing
    * Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048 m)

    Monitor
    -------
    * Operating temperature: 10 to 40 degrees C (50 to 104 degrees F)
    * Storage temperature: 0 to 60 degrees C (32 to 140 degrees F)
    * Relative humidity: 20% to 95%
    * Maximum altitude: 10,000 ft. (3000 m)


    Bundled Software
    ================

    System Software
    ---------------
    * Mac OS 7.5.1 software, including Apple Guide software for
    step-by-step help with basic system operation, QuickTime multimedia
    software, and Macintosh PC Exchange software

    Disability Access
    -----------------
    * CloseView software magnifies image up to 16 times
    * Easy Access software for sequential combination keys, and cursor control
    from the numeric keypad
    * "Visual beep" replaces audible system alerts

    Pre-installed software
    ----------------------
    * Acrobat Reader

    * The American Heritage Dictionary
    * At Ease
    * ClarisWorks
    * ClickArt Performa Collection
    * Connectix Desktop Utilities
    * Eric's Solitaire Sample
    * Expresso
    * Global Fax
    * Global Fax Tour
    * Lode Runner
    * MacGallery Clip Art Treasure Pak
    * MacLinkPlus/Easy Open Translators
    * Megaphone
    * Megaphone Tour
    * Quicken
    * WealthBuilder
    * The Writing Center
    * Zoop

    CD-ROM titles
    -------------
    * Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
    * TIME Almanac Reference Edition
    * 3D Atlas
    * The Family Doctor
    * Smithsonian's America
    * Jump Start 1st Grade
    * Making Music by Voyager
    * My First Incredible, Amazing Dictionary

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Macintosh Performa 6200
Keywords: specsht

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