The 10 Worst Macs Ever
Yesterday (October 22, 2007) Oobject published a list of the 16 worst Apple products ever (since updated to 18) – and we just have to disagree with some of them. We have no clue how Oobject picked its...
View ArticleApple’s 10 Worst Products
As a longtime Apple user – I cut my computing teeth on an Apple II+ circa 1979 – I get a kick out of reading articles about the 10 Best or 10 Worst Apple products of all time. The latest of these, Top...
View ArticlePerforma and Power Mac x200 Issues
This information is about what are commonly referred to as the x200 series of Performas and Power Macs. These machines, with the exception of the Performa 6360, were all PowerPC 603 or 603e machines...
View ArticlePerforma 6300 and 5200 Questions
1998 – Two readers ask about upgrades for their “Road Apple” Performa x200 models. How can I speed up a Performa 6300? I want to upgrade my 5200 How Can I Speed Up a Performa 6300? VR writes: My father...
View ArticleHow Can I Speed Up a Performa 6200 or 5200 on the Internet?
1998 – AH writes: G’day. I have a Performa 6220 CD, 32 MB RAM, 1 GB hard drive, 14.4 faxmodem, 603 processor (75 MHz), 17″ Sony screen, and System 7.5.5. I use it currently for Net surfing (exceedingly...
View ArticleHow Can I Improve My 5200 on the Internet?
1998 – JT writes: I have what I think is a simple question: Which (if any) hardware or software enhancements should I consider to improve the Internet performance of my Performa 5200 CD? The model I...
View ArticlePerforma 5200 and 6200 Upgrade Extravaganza
1999 – I’ve received a lot of questions about the Power Mac/Performa 5200 and 6200. Here are some recent ones. How Can I Update My 5200? Should I Put Mac OS 8.5 on a 6200? G3 Upgrades for the 5200 or...
View ArticlePower Mac and Performa x200, Road Apples
Road Apples are Apple’s most compromised hardware designs. For the most part, they’re not completely bad – simply designs that couldn’t meet their potential. However, the x200 series is the worst...
View ArticleRevisiting the Past: A Look Back at the x200 Series
Apple has created a lot of successful products in its time, but they haven’t always hit home runs. Today we’re looking back at machines that many of you will remember, some of you won’t, and those that...
View ArticleApple’s Performa Line, 1992 to 1997
In 1992, Apple decided that the education and design markets weren’t enough – it wanted to target mass market consumers. Rather than develop new computers for this market, Apple created a new brand and...
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