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Apple Macintosh WGS 8150/80 Specs

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Apple Macintosh WGS 8150/80The Apple Macintosh WGS 8150/80, based on the Cold Fusion architecture, features an 80 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 500 MB or 700 MB hard drive, and a 2X CD-ROM drive in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800. It shipped with pre-installed server software, as well.

The business version of the Macintosh WGS 8150/80 is the Power Macintosh 8100/80.



  • Tech Specs
  • Ports

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April 25, 1994 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.
80 MHz PowerPC 601
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
Third-Party* Integrated
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.
40 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 256k
Details: N/A
72-pin SIMM 80 ns
Details: Supports eight 80 ns 72-pin SIMMs.
16 MB 264 MB
Details: This model can support 264 MB of RAM with eight 32 MB SIMMs and the 8 MB of onboard memory.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
8 MB 8*
Details: *SIMMs must be installed in matching pairs.
Integrated* Integrated*
Details: *640k of system RAM is dedicated to video function.
640k* 640k*
Details: When system RAM is upgraded, 640k of RAM remains dedicated to video function.
Single Display* 832x624*
Details: *This model supports one display via the HDI-45 port. It uses 640k of system memory and supports a display at 512x394 or 640x480 at 16-bit or 832x624 at 8-bit.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
500 MB, 700 MB SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is configured with a 500 MB or 700 MB internal SCSI hard drive.
2X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: N/A
None AAUI-15
Details: N/A
1 601 PDS and 3 NuBus None
Details: N/A
Tower Mac Quadra 800
Details: N/A
N/A Mac WGS 8150
Details: N/A
M1688 65
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M1688 Model Number and 65 Gestalt ID.

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3.6V Lithium N/A
Details: N/A
7.1.2 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.
14.0 x 7.7 x 15.75 25.3 lbs (11.3 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (35.6 cm, 19.6 cm, 40 cm).
N/A N/A
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1 (HDI-45) None
Details: N/A
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
None 2*
Details: *Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).
None 1 (AAUI-15)
Details: AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.
None None
Details: N/A
1 (PlainTalk) None*
Details: *Single microphone sound in port.
1 (16-Bit Stereo) None*
Details: *Single rear-mounted sound out port.
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 200 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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