Apple, Inc.
Image Credit:  Apple, Inc.


Wikipedia, Danamania
Image Credit:  Wikipedia, Danamania


Introduced: July 17, 1995
Terminated: April 1, 1996

Logic Board
Processor:   603
Processor Speed:   75 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   37.5 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   16K
Level 2 Cache:   256K
Expansion Slots:   LC, comm, TV, video in/out
Battery:   4.5V Alkaline

Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   16 MB - 64 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   80 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
Mic Type:   PlainTalk
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker, headphone, remote control

Note:
  • INPUT: impedance 100 kOhm; avg. line level 100 mV rms; avg. mic. level 70 mV rms, max. input level 1.8 V rms.

Video
Standard DRAM:   1 MB (built-in)
Maximum DRAM:   1 MB (built-in)

Display Resolution:
  • 640 x 480, 16-bit
  • 800 x 600, 8-bit
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit
  • Video in not supported at 832 x 624. 1 MB of the system RAM is dedicated to the video function.

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   4x
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (1 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual


Macworld, September 1995
Image Credit:  Macworld, September 1995


Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5.1
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 406
AppleTalk Version:   58.1.3

Compatible MacOS:
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0

Miscellaneous
Macintosh Counterpart:   Power Macintosh 6200/75
Form Factor:   Quadra 630
Dimensions (Inches):   4.3 H x 12.6 W x 16.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):   19
Gestalt ID:   42
Original Price:   $2300 US

Comments
The Performa 6218CD was exactly the same as the Performa 6200CD, except it shipped with 16 MB of RAM. The 6218CD was bundled with a 15" Apple color monitor. The business version of the 6218CD was the Power Macintosh 6200/75.