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Apple Macintosh Centris 660AV vs Apple Macintosh Performa 6360

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Overview
Released19931996
Performance
ProcessorMotorola 68040 25 MHz (Macintosh Centris 660AV)PowerPC 603e 160 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6360)
CPU cores11
Memory4 MB16 MB
Storage81.92 MB1.2 GB
CPU25 MHz Motorola 68040 with integrated floating-point unit, 8 KB L1 cache and 32-bit data path; separate 55 MHz AT&T 3210 digital signal processor160 MHz PowerPC 603e with integrated floating-point unit, 32 KB L1 cache, optional L2 cache and 64-bit data path at 40 MHz
GPUBuilt-in 1 MB VRAM supports 832 × 624 at 16-bit colour or 1152 × 870 at 8-bit colourBuilt-in video with 1 MB DRAM supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 1024 × 768 at 8-bit colour
Memory type4 MB soldered memory and two 72-pin SIMM slots; Apple lists 4–68 MB total with 70 ns memory8 MB on the logic board, two 168-pin DIMM slots and 16–136 MB total supported by Apple
Storage typeApple developer note lists an 80 MB internal SCSI hard drive in its base configuration; support lists an 80–500 MB range. A 1.44 MB floppy drive is built in; a 2× CD-ROM was an option.1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 8× CD-ROM drive
Expansion slotsOne short NuBus card using an optional angle adapter, or a processor-direct cardPCI, communications, TV and video input/output expansion positions
Display
ScreenNone built inNone built in
Connections
PortsEthernetHeadphone jack
Back portsDB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two serial connections including GeoPort, AAUI Ethernet, composite and S-video input and output, sound input and outputDB-15 monitor output, Apple Desktop Bus, external DB-25 SCSI, two GeoPort serial connectors, PlainTalk microphone input and speaker output; front headphone jack
External displaysBuilt-in video supports one external monitor at up to 1152 × 870 pixels in 8-bit colour–
Design and power
TypeCompactCompact
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailApple lists 3.4 × 16.3 × 15.6 inches and 14 lbApple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches (height × width × depth) and 17 lb
Power supplyMaximum 86 W; 100–240 V AC at 50–60 Hz; 3.6 V lithium clock batteryApple lists a 150 W maximum, 90–270 V AC at 47–63 Hz and a 4.5 V alkaline clock battery
In the boxOriginal System Software 7.1. Apple lists 29 July 1993 as introduction; a separate first-sale date was not established. Apple's developer note gives a 4 MB/80 MB base configuration, while later catalogue sources mention larger bundled options.Original System Software 7.5.3 with System Enabler 410. Apple lists 1 October 1996 as introduction; a distinct maker first-sale date was not established.

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