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Macworld, April 1993
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Introduced: February 10, 1993
Terminated: March 14, 1994

Logic Board
Processor:   68040
Processor Speed:   33 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   33 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   8K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   3 NuBus, 1 PDS
Battery:   3.6V Lithium


Macworld, April 1993
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Memory
RAM Type:   72-pin SIMM
RAM Slots:   4
Min - Max RAM:   8 MB - 136 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   60 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   4, 8, 16, 32 MB
Onboard RAM:   8 MB


Macworld, April 1993
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(Click) Inside the Quadra 800
Macworld, April 1993



Ports
ADB:   2
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   DB-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   DB-25
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   AAUI-15
Mic Type:   Omni
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker

Video
Standard VRAM:   512K (Built-in)
Maximum VRAM:   1 MB (2 x 256K)

Display Resolution:
  • 512 x 384, 16-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (2 x 256K)
  • 640 x 480, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (2 x 256K)
  • 800 x 600, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (2 x 256K)
  • 832 x 624, 8-bit (Built-in), 16-bit (2 x 256K)
  • 1024 x 768, 4-bit (Built-in), 8-bit (2 x 256K)
  • 1152 x 870, 4-bit (Built-in), 8-bit (2 x 256K)

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   2x
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (230 MB - 1 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto


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Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1
Original Enabler:   System Enabler 040 v1.0
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1
8.0
8.1


Miscellaneous
Codename:   Fridge, Wombat 33
Form Factor:   Quadra 800
Dimensions (Inches):   14 H x 7.7 W x 15.75 D
Average Weight (lbs):   24
Gestalt ID:   35
Original Price:   $4680-$5100 US


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Macworld, August 1993
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