Macintosh Quadra 660AV

The Macintosh Quadra 660AV, originally sold as the Macintosh Centris 660AV, is a personal computer designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Computer from July 1993 to September 1994. It was introduced alongside the Quadra 840AV; the "AV" after both model numbers signifies video input and output capabilities and enhanced audio.

Centris 660AV / Quadra 660AV
A Macintosh Centris 660AV
Also known as"Tempest"
DeveloperApple Computer
Product familyCentris, Quadra
Release dateJuly 29, 1993 (1993-07-29)
Introductory priceUS$2,300 (equivalent to $4,659 in 2022)
DiscontinuedSeptember 12, 1994 (1994-09-12)
Operating systemSystem 7.1Mac OS 8.1
With PowerPC upgrade Mac OS 9.1
CPUMotorola 68040 @ 25 MHz
Memory8 MB, expandable to 68 MB (60 ns 72-pin SIMM)
SuccessorMacintosh Quadra 630
Power Macintosh 6100/60AV
RelatedMacintosh Quadra 840AV

The 660AV was discontinued a few months after the introduction of the Power Macintosh 6100/60AV. Apple sold a Power Macintosh Upgrade Card that upgrades the 660AV to match the 6100/60AV's specifications for US$1,399. This and the Quadra 630 were positioned for users who were not ready to move to PowerPC.

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