Apple Power Macintosh 6100

Apple Power Macintosh 6100 was introduced in 14 March 1994. It placed Apple's first PowerPC processor in the low-profile Quadra 610 enclosure and retained compatibility with most 68K Macintosh software. It combined PowerPC 601 at 60 MHz with 8MB; expandable to 72MB.

Together with the 7100 and 8100, it began Apple's migration from Motorola 68K processors to the jointly developed PowerPC architecture.

Notable Features

• It placed Apple's first PowerPC processor in the low-profile Quadra 610 enclosure and retained compatibility with most 68K Macintosh software.
• Its PowerPC 601 at 60 MHz and 8MB; expandable to 72MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• Together with the 7100 and 8100, it began Apple's migration from Motorola 68K processors to the jointly developed PowerPC architecture.

Historical Significance

• Together with the 7100 and 8100, it began Apple's migration from Motorola 68K processors to the jointly developed PowerPC architecture.
• The model records a distinct hardware, enclosure or market stage rather than a storage-only configuration.

Collector’s Notes

• Processor speed, display type, regional branding and original model label should be checked when identifying a surviving system.
• Original power supplies, keyboards, media and expansion accessories add useful historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple Power Macintosh 6100
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Monday, March 14, 1994
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 601 at 60 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	System 7.1.2 through Mac OS 9.1
I/O	Video, SCSI, serial, ADB, audio, Ethernet and PDS
Keyboard	External ADB keyboard and mouse
Storage	1.44MB floppy, SCSI hard disk and optional CD-ROM
Sound	Eight-bit mono input and stereo output
Graphics	Up to 1152 x 870 depending on VRAM
Display	Built-in video for external colour monitor
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	8MB; expandable to 72MB
CPU Speed	60 MHz