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Macintosh Centris 660AV (1993)

Name: Macintosh Centris 660AV (1993)
Brand: Apple

Apple · Computers · Released in 1993 · M9040

First AV Mac with a DSP co-processor, renamed after 3 months

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Device information

Brand: Apple
Model: M9040
Release year: 1993
Category: Computers

The story of this device

The Macintosh Centris 660AV pioneered digital multimedia by integrating an AT&T 3210 DSP chip alongside video composite/S-video I/O ports. Offering PlainTalk speech recognition and real-time video digitizing out of the box, it democratized desktop video production.

Specifications

Display: 512×384-1152×870, S-video and composite in/out
Chipset: Motorola 68040 25MHz + AT&T 3210 DSP 55MHz
RAM: 8MB (up to 68MB)
Storage: 230MB or 500MB SCSI HDD (optional 2x CD-ROM)
OS: System 7.1-8.1
Connectivity: AAUI Ethernet, SCSI, 2x GeoPort, ADB
Weight: 6.4kg (14.0 lbs)
Notable: Apple's first AV-branded Mac with a DSP for speech recognition

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