Macintosh Quadra 900
The Macintosh Quadra was a series of high-performance personal computers introduced by Apple Inc. in 1991, serving as the top-tier professional line for desktop publishing, graphics, and scientific applications. These machines were characterized by their use of the powerful Motorola 68040 CPU,…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1991
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The Macintosh Quadra line was created to address the escalating demand from professional users for significantly higher processing power and integrated features beyond what the Macintosh II series, particularly the IIfx, could offer. It provided a powerful, integrated platform for CPU-intensive tasks like advanced desktop publishing, graphic design, CAD, and scientific simulations, which were increasingly taxing on the older 68030 processors.
- Platforms
- Mac OS
Related technologies
Notable users
- Desktop publishing houses
- Graphic design studios
- Video production facilities
- Pre-press facilities
- Architectural and engineering firms (CAD)
- Universities and research institutions