Apple Macintosh Centris series
The Apple Macintosh Centris series was a line of mid-range personal computers launched by Apple in 1992, designed to bridge the gap between the entry-level Macintosh LC and the high-end Macintosh Quadra series. Featuring Motorola 68040 or '040 Lite processors, these machines aimed to simplify…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1992
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The Centris series was created to address Apple's increasingly convoluted product line, which featured numerous Macintosh II, LC, and Quadra models with overlapping specifications and confusing price points. It aimed to provide a clear, coherent mid-range offering for users who needed more power than an LC but less than a high-end Quadra, particularly for desktop publishing, education, and small business applications.
- Platforms
- Macintosh System Software (System 7.x)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Home office users
- Graphics and desktop publishing professionals (entry-level)
- Educational institutions
- Small businesses