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8/97 -- Big News at MacWorldExpo - Expect 350mhz 604exr from Apple, new machines from everyone else (PowerComputing, UMAX/SuperMac, Tatung, Motorola, etc.), and amazing accellerators from NewerTechnology (and others?).
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7/97 -- Apple speed-bumps the 1400 - Increased
Performance; Processors from 133 MHz to 166MHz; Larger
Hard Drives and Faster CD-ROM Drives
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5/97 -- UMAX makes sub-$1000 machine - Bigger,
Better, Faster, Cheaper. The way of computers. UMAX
is offering the first Sub $999 Mac system
Buisinesswire. Its a 140mhz 603e called the C500LT/140. See
SuperMacs' Site.
5/97 -- Apple has announced the 2400 sub-Laptop, created with IBM. -
MacUser has a great review. Apple's PR, O'Grady's PowerPage is a the place to go for Portable Information.
4/4/97 -- 6500's are available, and are fast! Up to 300mhz with twice the performance of MMX -
Apple Info, Apple's PR, PC-Week, ComputerWorld, LA Times
TechWire bad spin. USA Today (4/4) - Article blows. They make comments like "Apple is replacing the slow selling Performa's with...". The only thing that has changed is the name, and Apple has sold many millions of Performas.
2/2/97 -- Apples 20th Anniversary Mac - The UberComputer (Code named Sparticus) is selling for a mere $7500. A combination of power and industrial design delight. 250Mhz with Video input, TV, awesome sound (and FM-Tuner), flat panel display, 32mb RAM/2 GIG HD. Comes with Concierge service, a 3 year warranty, with leather trim and seating for 5. Limited quantity (12,000 units). Wish I could afford one.
- Apple Press Release, Apples Page on Sparticus,
- MacWeek, LA Time Article, C|NET Article, MacUser Review
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