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Apple Macintosh IIsi vs Apple Macintosh Performa 6360

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AppleMacintosh IIsiAppleMacintosh Performa 6360
Overview
ReleasedOctober 19901996
Performance
Processor68030 20 MHz (Macintosh IIsi)PowerPC 603e 160 MHz (Macintosh Performa 6360)
CPU cores11
Memory1 MB16 MB
Storage–1.2 GB
CPU20 MHz Motorola 68030 with integrated memory management and 0.5 KB L1 cache; 68882 floating-point coprocessor optional through an expansion adapter160 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 8-bit colour video supports 512 × 384 and 640 × 480 using 64–320 KB of system RAMBuilt-in video with 1 MB DRAM supports 640 × 480 at 16-bit colour and 1024 × 768 at 8-bit colour
Memory type1 MB soldered to the logic board plus four 30-pin SIMM slots in one matched bank; 100 ns memory and 1–17 MB total supported by Apple; 512 KB ROM8 MB on the logic board, two 168-pin DIMM slots and 16–136 MB total supported by Apple
Storage typeInternal 1.44 MB floppy drive with SCSI hard-drive options of 40 or 80 MB; Apple does not document the paired RAM and drive configurations on its support sheet1.2 GB internal IDE hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive and 8× CD-ROM drive
Expansion slotsOne processor-direct slot can be used directly or with an optional NuBus adapter; no built-in NuBus slot or L2 cachePCI, communications, TV and video input/output expansion positions
Display
ScreenNone built inNone built in
Connections
PortsHeadphone jackHeadphone jack
Back portsOne Apple Desktop Bus port, DB-15 video, DB-19 external floppy, DB-25 SCSI, printer and modem serial ports, sound output and microphone input; no built-in EthernetDB-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 an Apple colour display at 640 × 480 with 8-bit colour; a compatible expansion graphics card can extend display options–
SpeakersInternal speaker, stereo 8-bit sound output and mono audio input–
Design and power
TypeCompactCompact
Weight4.5 kg–
Width × depth × height315 × 378 × 102 mm–
Operating systemmacOSmacOS
Size and weight detailApple's 4 × 12.4 × 14.9 inch and 10 lb reference dimensions; metric fields are rounded conversionsApple lists 4.3 × 12.6 × 16.5 inches (height × width × depth) and 17 lb
Power supplyMaximum 160 W; 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 3.6 V lithium clock battery and keyboard soft powerApple 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 6.0.7. Apple lists 15 October 1990 as the introduction date; no separate first-sale day was foundOriginal 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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