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Apple Unveils Three New Power Macs for Education

  • 01/01/97

Apple Computer unveils three new Power Macintosh computers expressly designed for education, including the company's first tower system for high schools and colleges. Two all-in-one models for K-8 cost $200 to $300 less than their predecessors.

First, the Power Mac 6400/200 tower system boasts a 200MHz PowerPC processor, 256K level 2 cache, 16MB RAM (expandable to 136MB), a 2.4GB hard drive, built-in Ethernet and an 8x CD-ROM drive. A 64-bit video architecture and 1MB of video memory provide high-quality video and realistic graphics on monitors up to 17 inches. The 6400/200 can run the entire line of Apple Education Solutions (AES), 20 curriculum-specific applications.

Next, Apple's most affordable all-in-one unit to date, the Power Macintosh 5260/120 suits mainstream productivity applications, multimedia courseware delivery and Internet access. Standard features include a quad-speed internal CD-ROM drive and 16-bit stereo speakers. Expansion capabilities let customers add a variety of networking and communications cards.

Finally, the Power Macintosh 5400/180 resembles the 5260/120, but adds a faster processor, more hard disk space, larger monitor and faster CD-ROM drive. Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA, (800) 538- 9696, www.education.apple.com

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