Apple Specs: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_performa/stats/mac_performa_636cd.html
I have the version without the CD -- the cost was like $1300 back when it was bought!! (worth less than a hundred now) I had to do something. But no one cares, and _no_one_ will reply. And I've said this same thing before, and no one has replied. I've got _too_many_ problems with it (since it's about 10 years old). Can't boot on system 7.5.1 or higher! It's the only Mac I have, and the non-Mac I haven't seen for more than a year now (sent it to HeLL ) >( The limit for RAM is 36MB, which should be the same for both of you guys! The only screamer I see... IS ME. The only reason why your PowerMacs would be going any slower is that they're emulating 68k code (usually the speed ratio is about 1:4 for a G3). Get Fat binary or PPC-native apps, and a PPC only Operating System -- OS 8.6, or somethin'. >> Well I have one, and it's a screamer! It was kind of >> funny, because I got >> two identical looking computers at once, one was a >> Performa 636CD as you >> have, and the other was a Power Mac 6214, which uses >> the exact same case and >> hardware set-up. I worked with the PM first, which I >> believe was running >> system 8.1, and it ran fairly slow, as does the >> 6200 I have had for years. >> Then I plugged in the Performa 636CD, and was >> absolutely wowed by the speed! >> I was used to waiting for things to happen, but I >> didn't have to wait with >> this system! Then I remembered that when these >> machines were first made, >> they were considered awesome, and were >> very expensive! I am sure, after all >> the hype of the upgrade, first generation Power Mac >> buyers must have been >> disappointed with the performance of the >> new machines compared to this zippy computer! >> Anyway, I obviously love this model! I think you >> will enjoy using it! If I >> can help you with anything specific, please email me >> privately, and I will >> do whatever I can do. I can help you to upgrade to >> system 7.5.3 (you should) >> if you want to. Let me know. This is a great >> computer for games and >> education programs for young children too. >> Congratulations! >> Chuck On 8/6/03 5:46 AM, "Scott Howe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Hi All, >>> I just picked up a Performer 636CD and need some info on this system. Any >>> original documentation, spec sheets, owner experiences with it, RAM upgrade >>> possibilties, and some info on OS 7.5.1. I have no experience with this >>> machine and want to learn it inside and out. Any help would be appreciated. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
