Apple Macintosh IIfx
The Apple Macintosh IIfx was Apple's flagship high-performance personal computer, introduced in 1990, targeting professional users in graphic design, desktop publishing, and scientific fields. Nicknamed 'Wicked Fast,' it featured a 40 MHz Motorola 68030 processor and custom ASICs for accelerated…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1990
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The Macintosh IIfx was designed to provide uncompromised performance for demanding professional applications, such as high-resolution image manipulation, complex desktop publishing layouts, and scientific computation, which were pushing the limits of previous Macintosh models. It aimed to offer a compelling alternative to expensive UNIX workstations and increasingly powerful PC workstations.
- Platforms
- System 7 (7.0 to 7.5.5), System 6 (6.0.5 and later)
Related technologies
Notable users
- CAD/CAM professionals
- Graphic design studios
- Printing and publishing houses
- Advertising agencies
- Scientific research institutions