The Apple Macintosh WGS 6150/60, based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture, features a 60 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 350 MB or 500 MB hard drive and a 2X CD-ROM drive in a low-profile desktop case. It shipped with pre-installed AppleShare 4.0.2 server software, as well.

The consumer version of the WGS 6150/60 is the Performa 6110CD and related models and the business version is the Power Macintosh 6100/60.

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Introduction Date:

April 25, 1994

Discontinued Date:

April 3, 1995

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 1994.

Processor Speed:

60 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 601

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Third-Party*

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

*A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.

System Bus Speed:

30 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k

L2 Cache:

256k

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

72-pin SIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

80 ns

Details:

N/A

Standard RAM:

16 MB

Maximum RAM:

136 MB*

Details:

*This model formally can be upgraded to a maximum of 72 MB of RAM, but third-parties have discovered it actually can support 136 MB with two 64 MB SIMMs and the 8 MB of onboard memory. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

8 MB

RAM Slots:

2*

Details:

*SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs.

Video Card:

Integrated*

VRAM Type:

Integrated*

Details:

*640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function.

Standard VRAM:

640k

Maximum VRAM:

640k

Details:

When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

640x480*

Details:

*By default, this model supports a single display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit.

2nd Display Support:

Single Display*

2nd Max. Resolution:

Variable*

Details:

*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.

Standard Hard Drive:

350 MB, 500 MB

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

*By default, this model is configured with a 350 MB or 500 MB internal SCSI hard drive.

Standard Optical:

2X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB (Manual)

Details:

N/A

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

AAUI-15

Details:

N/A

Expansion Slots:

1 601 PDS or 7" NuBus*

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

*NuBus slot available with PDS-to-NuBus adapter (M1402LL/A).

Case Type:

Desktop

Form Factor:

Macintosh Centris 610

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M3358LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

Mac WGS 6150

Details:

*M3358LL/A refers to the configuration with a 500 MB hard drive.

Apple Model No:

M1596

Gestalt ID:

75

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. Also see: All Macs with the M1596 Model Number and 75 Gestalt ID. For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.1.2

Supported Mac OS:

7.1.2-7.5.1, 7.5.3-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6

Avg. Weight:

14.0 lbs (6.4 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (8.6 cm, 41.4 cm, 39.6 cm).

Original Price (US):

N/A

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun Remarketing).

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDI-45)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (AAUI-15)

Details:

AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

1 (Rear-Mounted)

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 210 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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