Macintosh Performa 630

The Macintosh Performa 630 was a consumer version of the Macintosh Quadra 630. It was part of Apple Computer's Performa series of Macintosh computers. It was introduced on July 18, 1994, succeeding the Performa 600, and was discontinued in July 1995. Some later variants were discontinued in February 1996.

Features
The Performa 630 series contained a 33 MHz Motorola 68LC040 processor, which contained an internal core that ran at 66 MHz, but lacked a floating-point unit. Because the processor was socketed, it was possible to swap it for a full 68040 to be more like the Quadra 630.

Each 630 series computer had 4 MB soldered onto the logic board. Most had 1 SIMM slot to expand RAM up to 36 MB, though a few later models had 2 SIMM slots which allowed for up to 52 MB of RAM. Apple specified the first slot as being able to accept up to a 32 MB SIMM; the second (if available) could accept up to a 16 MB SIMM. Some users have reported success using larger SIMMs in the first slot, but only if they are single-banked.

Each also contained a 32-bit LC-type processor direct slot, a Comm Slot, and a video-in connector that could accept a TV tuner/video input card.

The PowerPC-based Macintosh Performa 6200 and 6300 series continued using the 630-style case.

Variants
The 630 series spawned a plethora of variants, making the product line extremely confusing, even for future CEO Steve Jobs.

Included software

 * System 7.1.2P (July 1994 - Sep. 1994), 7.5 (Sep. 1994 - May 1995), 7.5.1 (after May 1995)
 * Finder 7.1.4 (July 1994 - May 1995), 7.5.1 (after May 1995)
 * LaserWriter 7.1.2
 * CD-ROM (includes Apple CD-ROM, Foreign File Access, Apple Photo Access, etc.)
 * QuickTime 2.0
 * Sound Manager
 * Apple Video Player
 * Macintosh Drag 'n' Drop
 * Macintosh PC Exchange
 * At Ease 2.0 (July 1994 - Sep. 1994), 2.0.3 (after September 1994)
 * AppleTalk
 * American Heritage Dictionary
 * ClarisWorks v2.1 (July 1994 - May 1995), v3.0 (after May 1995)
 * eWorld
 * Quicken v4.0 from Intuit (July 1994 - May 1995), v5.0 (after May 1995)
 * Kid Works 2 from Davidson & Associates
 * Thinkin' Things from Edmark
 * The Writing Center from The Learning Company
 * Spectre Challenger
 * Spin Doctor Lite
 * The New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (1994 models only) The 1995 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (1995 models only)
 * Electronic Arts 3D Atlas v1.1
 * The Family Doctor 3rd Edition
 * Wacky Jacks CD Game Show from Zenda
 * Dole Five-a-Day Adventure
 * Software Dispatch (July 1994 - Sep. 1994), Club KidSoft (after Sep. 1994)

Optional software from Software Dispatch / Club KidSoft

 * EA*Kids Art Center from Electronic Arts
 * Peter Pan: A Story Painting Adventure from Electronic Arts
 * Flying Colors from Davidson & Associates
 * Hello Kitty Big Fun Deluxe from Sanrio and Big Top Productions
 * Lemmings from Psygnosis