Macintosh Performa 6400/200 (VEE) — Video Editing Edition

1996 · Mac era Performa

Introduced

1996

Original price

$ 2399

Processor

PowerPC 603e

Original OS

System 7.5.3 (Revision 2.1)

Max OS

Mac OS 9.1

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 603e

Speed200 MHz

Cores1

Architecture32-bit

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM16 MB (32 MB on Video Editing Edition)

Storage

Storage2.4 GB hard drive

Connectivity

Modem28.8k modem

ADB1 ADB port

Serial2 serial ports

Software

Original OSSystem 7.5.3 (Revision 2.1)

Max OSMac OS 9.1

Included peripherals8X CD-ROM drive, SRS 3D surround sound system with subwoofer; Video Editing Edition adds Avid Cinema video I/O card and video editing software

Power

Weight30 lbs

Dimensions16" (H) x 7.8" (W) x 16.9" (D)

Identifiers

Model N°M3548

Lifecycle

Introduced1996

Discontinued1997

History

The Performa 6400 represented a radical change in the Apple product line. Demonstrating that Apple had learned from the previous holiday season (when it had underproduced the popular 7500 and 8500 and overproduced low-end Performa models), the 6400 was one of Apple's first consumer-oriented mid-range computers. The Performa 6400 came in a newly designed "InstaTower" case and ran with a 603e processor at 180 or 200 MHz. It was also equipped with an internal 28.8 modem and a video output port. The 6400/180 was initially sold for $2399 USD. The 6400/200 was sold for $2799 USD. Both models were replaced by the 6500 line in 1997. The Power Mac 6400 was a renamed Macintosh Performa 6400 that was sold exclusively in educational markets.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_Performa · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The Performa 6400 was one of the first Apple computers specifically designed for the mid-range consumer market, representing an important lesson learned from the scarce inventory of more expensive models in the previous season. • The 6400's innovative "InstaTower" design was accompanied by modern features such as an internal 28.8 modem and a dedicated video port, making it particularly advanced for its time. • Apple created a special version called Power Mac 6400, identical to the Performa 6400 but exclusively intended for educational markets, demonstrating a very sophisticated commercial differentiation strategy.

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