NeXTstation

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NeXTstation

Type	Workstation computer
Released	1990
Discontinued	1993
Processor	Motorola 68040
Memory	8MB - 32MB 8MB - 128MB (Turbo)
OS	NeXTSTEP

NeXTstation was a high-end workstation computer developed, manufactured and sold by NeXT from 1990 until 1993. It ran the NeXTSTEP operating system. The NeXTstation was released as a more affordable alternative to the NeXTcube at about US $4,995 or about half the price. Several models were produced, including the NeXTstation (25 MHz), Turbo (33 MHz), Color (25 MHz) and Color Turbo (33 MHz). In total, NeXT sold about 50,000 computers, making the NeXTstation today a rarity as many units have since stopped working.

The NeXTstation came with a NeXT MegaPixel 17" monitor (with built-in speakers) and a keyboard and mouse. It was affectionately known as the NeXT slab, since the flat shape contrasted quite sharply with the original NeXT cube.

[edit] Specifications

Keyboard: Full-stroke, 85 keys,
Mouse: 2 button opto-mechanical
Central processing unit: Motorola 68040, 25 Mhz or 33 Mhz (turbo)
Co-processor: FPU Motorola 68882 (math co-processor)
Memory: 8 MB (12 MB for a Colorstation), up to 32 MB
Display resolution: 1120 x 832
Colors: NeXTstation: 4 (black, white and two shades of grey)
- ColorStation: 4096 colors
Digital signal processor Motorola 56001 @ 25 Mhz (16 bits, 44.1 Khz, stereo, 24k RAM upgradable to 576 kb)
Speaker built-in the monitor
Size/Weight: 39.8 (W) x 36.5 (D) x 6.4 (H) cm / 6 kg
Input/Output: SCSI internal connector, SCSI2 external port, DSP, video output, proprietary port for NeXT laser printer, 2 x RS232 connectors, Ethernet
Media: 3.5 disk-drive (2.88 Mb), Hard-disk from 105 MM to 1.5 GB
Operating System: NeXTSTEP
Peripherals: Modem
Pricing: NeXTstation US$6500, ColorStation $7995