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- Apple Strengthens Portable and Mid-Range Macintosh Lines
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- Contact:
- Kate Paisley Pat Kinley
- Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Computer, Inc.
- (408) 974-5453 (408) 974-2589
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- Apple Strengthens Portable and Mid-Range Macintosh Lines
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- CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today
- introduced a broad range of new Apple Macintosh products that
- extends the company's leadership in portable computing and enriches
- its mid-range computer offerings. The announcements include two new
- models of the company's award-winning PowerBook notebook computers;
- a new personal computing system that combines the convenience of
- notebook computing with the power of desktop computing; two new
- fast, flexible desktop systems; and a new color display that
- complements the advanced graphics capabilities of the Macintosh
- computer family.
- Apple also announced shipment of Version 7.1 of its acclaimed
- System 7 operating system, and Version 1.5 of the QuickTime
- multimedia architecture. With System 7.1, Apple is providing
- System 7 for the first time to customers in Japan, China and other
- Asian markets.
- "The unique integrated design of the original PowerBook
- computers made it easier than ever for people to perform meaningful
- work with a computer whenever and wherever they chose," said Fred
- Forsyth, senior vice president and general manager of the Macintosh
- Systems Division. "These products expand on that design by adding
- new features to this best-selling line and introducing an all-new
- system that offers customers the best of the notebook world and the
- best of the desktop world in one system."
- "Today's PowerBook announcements underscore the innovative
- approach Apple takes to computer design, rather than the more common
- approach of simply offering shrunken down desktop computers," Forsyth
- added. "We continue to listen to what customers want. And we continue
- to extend the usefulness of personal computer technology."
- "We've also added capabilities to our mid-range Macintosh
- computers, giving more expansion, storage, and color capabilities to
- a broad range of customers--from small businesses and students to
- publishers and large organizations," Forsyth said.
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- Today's announcement included the following:
- -- PowerBook 160 and 180. These new additions to Apple's fast-
- selling PowerBook line of notebook computers feature greater
- performance, more flexible video capabilities, and higher-quality
- displays. Both systems use Motorola's 68030 processor, running at 25
- and 33 MHz, respectively. With a built-in video-out feature, they
- support a wide range of external displays, including VGA and SVGA
- displays as well as provide superior grayscale displays.
- -- Macintosh Duo System. This innovative personal computer system
- combines the versatility of a desktop computer with the convenience
- of a notebook computer. The system includes the PowerBook Duo
- notebook computer the Macintosh Duo Dock docking station, and
- PowerLatch docking technology, which delivers a smooth transition
- between the worlds of desktop and notebook computing.
- -- Macintosh IIvx and IIvi. These two mid-range Macintosh II
- computers make it easy for users to work with sophisticated graphics,
- large files, and vivid colors. Both systems incorporate Motorola's
- 68030 processor, running at 16 and 32 MHz, respectively. Both
- support up to 32,000 colors and feature three NuBus slots. A
- distinctive expansion bay that accepts mass storage devices such as
- a CD-ROM drive, a removable cartridge drive, or a high-capacity disk
- drive, is also a feature of both systems.
- -- Macintosh 14-inch Color Display. This high resolution color
- display complements the sophisticated color and graphics capabilities
- of the Macintosh computer family. It features high definition and
- sharp focus, and virtually none of the distortion common in displays
- of its class. The display also includes advanced ergonomic features:
- its tilt and swivel stand lets users adjust the display to the most
- comfortable angle.
- -- System 7.1. The new version of the Macintosh operating system
- incorporates Apple's WorldScript technology, which provides inherent
- support for most written languages. WorldScript enables Apple to
- easily localize the Macintosh for a specific market, resulting in
- nearly simultaneous delivery of computer products throughout most
- parts of the world. It also provides built-in potential for multi-
- language computing on the Macintosh computer, which can be realized
- with the addition of software modules that Apple plans to offer in
- the future.
- --QuickTime 1.5. A system-software extension, QuickTime 1.5 is
- included with System 7.1 upgrade products. This latest version of
- QuickTime enhances the user's ability to integrate dynamic data
- types--such as video, sound, and animation--into presentations,
- training materials, and documents.
- With QuickTime 1.5, the video-playback area on the screen is
- four times larger. In addition, it supports Kodak's new Photo CD
- technology, and full screen/full motion video with available add-on
- hardware.
- Combined with the remainder of its line, Apple believes these new
- hardware and software products will give customers the most
- versatile and feature-rich line-up of offerings available.
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- Pricing and Availability
- The Macintosh IIvx, the PowerBook 160 and 180 and the Macintosh
- Duo System will be available through authorized Apple resellers
- worldwide. The Macintosh IIvi will be available through authorized
- Apple resellers in selected countries outside the U.S.
- In the U.S., the Macintosh IIvx will be offered in three
- configurations at a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging
- from $2,949 to $3,219. The Macintosh 14-inch Color Display has a
- manufacturer's suggested retail price of $589. Five configurations
- of the new PowerBook 160 and 180 will carry an MSRP of between $2,429
- and $4,469. Three new PowerBook Duo models will also be available at
- MSRPs ranging from $2,249 to $2,969. The Macintosh Duo Dock will
- carry an MSRP of $1,079. Pricing and availability may vary outside
- the U.S.
- System 7.1 is shipping with all new Macintosh computers
- introduced today and will be available from Apple directly as part
- of a System 7.1 Update Kit. The kit will carry an SRP of $34.95 and
- is available by calling (800-769-2775). QuickTime 1.5 is available
- immediately as part of the System 7.1 Update kit and is being
- distributed via a wide variety of bulletin boards and user groups.
- Apple has developed a video news release about the boom in
- notebook computer sales. It will be uplinked Monday, October 19,
- 1992 at 1:30 EST. Coordinates are Telstar 301, 10 vertical/audio
- 6.2, 6.8.
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- Apple, the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks;
- PowerBook, Macintosh Duo, PowerBook Duo, QuickTime and System 7 are
- trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
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