NeXTcube Turbo
| Company type | Workstation computer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Predecessor | NeXTcube |
| Founder | NeXT |
| Products | NeXTSTEP operating system, NeXTdimension graphics card, Nitro accelerator card (limited) |
The NeXTcube Turbo represents a premium workstation created and marketed by NeXT, serving as the successor to the original NeXTcube. It retains the unique cube-shaped magnesium case and operates on the proprietary NeXTSTEP operating system.
Hardware
An enhancement over the NeXTcube, the NeXTcube Turbo incorporates a faster 33 MHz Motorola 68040 processor. It is compatible with the NeXTdimension graphics card, which improves its multimedia performance. Additionally, a scarce accelerator card named Nitro—manufactured in extremely limited numbers (approximately 5–20 units)—increased speed by substituting the standard CPU with a 40 MHz variant.
Specifications
- Display: 17" grayscale MegaPixel Display with a resolution of 1120×832
- Operating System: NeXTSTEP and OPENSTEP
- CPU: Motorola 68040 at 33 MHz, featuring an integrated floating-point unit
- Digital Signal Processor: Motorola DSP56001 running at 25 MHz
- Memory: 16 MB standard RAM, expandable up to 128 MB through four 72-pin SIMM sockets
- Storage Options: Optional 2.88 MB floppy disk drive; hard drives available in 400 MB, 1.4 GB, or 2.8 GB SCSI configurations
- Expansion Slots: Four NeXTbus slots with one occupied by the mainboard
- Physical Dimensions: A cube measuring 12" × 12" × 12" (305 mm per side)
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