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Macintosh Performa 405, 430, 450 Introduced
Copyright 1993, Apple Computer, Inc.
On April 12, 1993 Apple officially introduced the Performa 405, 430 and 450.
These new products are being shipped in a new "One Box Solution" that includes:
CPU, keyboard, monitor, modem, etc.
The Performa 200, 400, 600 and 600 CD, introduced last September, will remain
in the Performa product line unchanged.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
-Performa 405
Is an entry-level color computer and is based on the same hardware
architecture as the Macintosh LC II and the Performa 400; however, a
Performa Display, fax/modem, and application software are included.
Features:
68030 Processor running at 16 MHz
80 MB Hard Drive
4 MB of RAM, expandable to 10 MB
Teleport Fax/Modem by Global Village Communications
14" Performa Display, (.39mm Dot Pitch)
Built-in video supports 16 colors and is expandable 256
One expansion slot
Standard Keyboard
-Performa 430
Offers more color and storage capabilities than the Performa 405 because it
comes with more VRAM and larger hard drive. It is based on the same
hardware architecture as the Macintosh LC II, and the Performa 400; however,
it comes with a Performa Display, fax/modem and application software.
Features:
68030 Processor running at 16 MHz
120 MB Hard Drive
4 MB of RAM, expandable to 10 MB
Teleport Fax/Modem by Global Village Communications
14" Performa Display, (.39mm Dot Pitch)
Built-in video supports 256 colors
One expansion slot
Standard Keyboard
-Performa 450
Offers greater speed and better monitor clarity than the Performa 405 or 430.
It is based on the same hardware architecture as the Macintosh LC III; however,
it comes with a Performa Plus Display, fax/modem and application software.
Features:
68030 Processor running at 25MHz
120 MB Hard Drive
4 MB of RAM, expandable to 36 MB
Teleport Fax/Modem by Global Village Communications
14" Performa Plus Display, (.29mm Dot Pitch)
Built-in video supports 256 colors and is expandable to 32,000
One expansion slot
Standard Keyboard
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
All the new Performa models ship with System Software version 7.1P which
includes:
-Launcher for easy access to applications.
-At Ease for protecting your files while sharing your Performa
-Macintosh PC Exchange for using MS/DOS/Windows files.
-Quicktime for creating and playing digitized video, when combined with
application software.
3rd PARTY APPLICATION SOFTWARE
The application software that is bundled with the Peforma 405, 430, and 450
varies, dependent on the type of store and computer the consumer purchases.
For example:
-Consumer Electronics or Department Store
All Performa 400 series models bundled with the following:
Clarisworks for Macintosh Performa by Claris Inc.,/ Best of ClickArt
Collection by T-Maker/ Check Free by Check Free Corporation/Apple Special
Edition of America Online by America Online/Spectre Challenger by Velocity
& Peninsula Gameworks, Scrabble by Interplay (Virgin Games, Inc.)/The
American Heritage Dictionary by Wordstar, Correct Grammar by Wordstar.
-Office Products Superstores
Performa 405 bundled with the following:
WordPerfect Works by WordPerfect Corporation/ TouchBASE by After Hours
Software/Best of ClickArt Collection by T-Maker/ Check Free by Check Free
Corporation/Apple Special Edition of America Online by America
Online/Spectre Challenger by Velocity & Peninsula Gameworks, Scrabble by
Interplay (Virgin Games, Inc.)/The American Heritage Dictionary and Correct
Grammar by Wordstar.
Performa 430 not available through Office Products Superstores. Only
available through Consumer Electronics or Department Stores. (please refer
to section above)
Performa 450 bundled with the following:
WordPerfect Works by WordPerfect Corporation/ TouchBASE by After Hours
Software/Inc.,/DateBook by After Hours Software/BestBooks by Teleware/Best
of ClickArt Collection by T-Maker/Check Free by Check Free Corporation/
Apple Special Edition of America Online by America Online/Spectre
Challenger by Velocity & Peninsula Gameworks, Scrabble by Interplay (Virgin
Games, Inc.)/The American Heritage Dictionary by Wordstar/Correct Grammar
by Wordstar.
FAX MODEM
All new Performa 400 series models include a Global Village Teleport modem.
-2400 Baud Data Send/Receive
-9600 Baud Fax Send Only
UPGRADES
There are currently no upgrades available from the Performa 400, 405, 430 to a
Performa 450. More information on upgrades will be available later this April.
AVAILABILITY/ PART NUMBERS/ CONFIGURATIONS
-The Performa 405
The Performa 405 is available at introduction from Consumer Electronic
Stores and Office Products Stores. The Performa 405 has two different part
numbers, depending on where it is purchased. Below is a list of these part
numbers:
M1719LL/A Consumer Electronics Stores/Department Stores/General
Merchandisers.
M1742LL/A Office Product Superstores.
It ships with 4MB RAM; 256K VRAM; 80 MB Hard Disk; Teleport Fax/Modem;
keyboard; Performa Display, (.39 Dot Pitch).
-The Performa 430
The Performa 430 is available at introduction from Consumer Electronic
Stores only.
M1721LL/A Consumer Electronics Stores/Department Stores/General
Merchandisers.
It ships with 4MB RAM; 512K VRAM; 120 MB Hard Disk; Teleport FAX/Modem;
Performa Display, (.39 Dot Pitch)
-Performa 450
The Performa 450 is available at introduction from Consumer Electronic
Stores and Office Products Stores. The Performa 450 has two different part
numbers, depending on where it is purchased. Below is a list of these part
numbers:
M1698LL/A Consumer Electronics Stores/Department Stores/General
Merchandisers.
M1744LL/A Office Products Superstores.
Ships with 4MB RAM; 512K VRAM; 120 MB Hard Disk; Teleport Fax/Modem;
Performa Plus Display, (.29 Dot Pitch).
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
Support
Customers can call 1-800-SOS-APPL for toll free up and running support. The
User Assistance Center will also be providing support on the Teleport
Fax/Modem.
Support on 3rd party applications will be provided by the manufacturer.
Service
-In-home service: The Performa 405, 430 and 450 comes with one-year of in home
service.
-Carry-in service: Available on an exception basis only.
-Mail-in service: Available on selected Performa peripherals only.
Service on the Teleport Fax/Modem will be provided by Global Village
Communications.
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