Power Macintosh Line Trounces Pentium Processor-based PCs, Independent
Study Shows

CUPERTINO, California,--April 25, 1994--A new study has found that all
three of Apple's new Power Macintosh  computers outperform comparably
equipped Pentium-based personal computers running Windows. The study was
completed by Ingram Laboratories, an independent personal computer testing
firm.  The Ingram study measured performance on 25 different everyday
tasks including opening files, scrolling, and spell checking.

"The results are conclusive: Power Mac systems beat Pentium processor-based
systems, hands down.  What's more, they're easier to use, cost less, and
with SoftWindows Software from Insignia Solutions, they can run DOS and
Windows as well as Macintosh applications," said Ian Diery, executive vice
president and general manager of Apple's Personal Computer Division. 
"These results give DOS and Windows users even more reason to consider
switching to Macintosh ."

The Ingram Laboratories study found the following:

- The Apple  Power Macintosh 8100/80 outperformed a 66MHz Pentium
processor-based computer by an average of 54%.

- The Apple Power Macintosh 7100/66 outperformed a 66MHz Pentium
processor-based computer by an average of 38%.

- The Apple Power Macintosh 6100/60 outperformed a 66MHz Pentium
processor-based computer by an average of 5% and beat a 60Mhz Pentium
processor-based computer by an average of 24%.

Ingram ran a total of 25 tests incorporating four applications: Adobe
Photoshop, Aldus Freehand (beta), Frame Technology Framemaker (beta), and
Fractal Design Painter (beta).

Outstanding Price/Performance

In addition, data from the Ingram Study combined with independent pricing
research* confirms that Power Macintosh systems offer the best
price/performance value in the mainstream personal computer market today. 
The data from these sources unmistakably demonstrates that Power Macintosh
computers offer customers significant price and performance advantages
over comparably-equipped Pentium processor- based PCs from leading
manufacturers.  For example, the Power Macintosh 6100/60 is priced at
least $1,000 less than a comparable 60MHz Pentium processor-based PC, but
is 24% faster on the tasks measured.

Power Macintosh is a new line of Apple Macintosh personal computers that
offers the affordability of mainstream personal computers, and the
capability to run applications for Macintosh, and with optional software,
MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows.  The three new Power Macintosh models--the
Power Macintosh 6100/60, 7100/66, and 8100/80-- join the midrange and
high-end of the Macintosh family.  Based on the PowerPC 601
microprocessor, Power Macintosh computers offer the highest performance of
any personal computer available today.
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Fact Sheet

Power Macintosh Line Trounces Pentium Processor-based PCs

Methodology

Relative performance of each computer was determined by measuring the time
needed to complete a set of typical functions using a variety of
applications.  The tests were designed to simulate everyday tasks. Ingram
ran a total of 25 tests incorporating four applications: Adobe Photoshop,
Aldus Freehand (beta), Frame Technology Framemaker (beta), and Fractal
Design Painter (beta).  The tests included standard functions such as
opening a file, scrolling, spell checking, and applying filters.

Compaq models tested were representative of Pentium processor-based
computers.  These results should reflect performance for typical Pentium
processor-based computers, but actual performance may vary from one
manufacturer to another.  Also, performance of both Macintosh  and Windows
is sensitive to configuration.  Ingram attempted to ensure that machines
were comparably configured on both sides.

The results were normalized so no one test carried more weight than any
other.  These scores were then compiled into a performance rating,
expressed in multiples of the speed of the 486SX/25.

(Note that computers based on versions of Pentium processors faster than
66MHz and PowerPC  processors faster than 80MHz were not available at the
time of testing.  Benchmarks for both will be conducted when these
computers are widely available).  The tests were conducted in April of
1994.

Processor/MHz  Computer

PowerPC  601/80Apple  Power Macintosh  8100/80
PowerPC 601/66 Apple Power Macintosh 7100/66
PowerPC 601/60 Apple Power Macintosh 6100/60
Pentium/66 Compaq Deskpro 566/M
Pentium/60 Compaq Deskpro XE 560
486SX/25   Compaq Presario 425

Configurations

All systems except for the 486SX were configured with 16MB of main memory
and either 250 or 500MB hard disk drives.  Although all Apple Macintosh
computers come equipped with high-performance SCSI, networking hardware
and software, 16-bit audio--features which typically add  hundreds of
dollars to the cost of Intel processor- based PCs--the cost of these
features was not factored into the price/performance calculations.  With
these additional features factored in, the price/performance ratios would
have been even more favorable for the Power Macintosh computers.

Pricing Information

Apple Power Macintosh pricing was based on U.S. Apple Price and verified
with International Data Corporation PC Weekly Pricing Update at the time
of testing.  Additional memory was priced at $390.00 for 8MB, based on
CompUSA prices at the time of testing.

The Compaq Deskpro XE 560 pricing was based on PC Connection prices at the
time of testing and verified with the CI InfoCorp PricePoint Weekly. 
Additional memory was priced at $549.00 for 8MB, based on PC Connection
prices at the time of testing.

The Compaq Deskpro 566/M pricing was based on Compaq Direct pricing at the
time of testing. (Due to extremely limited availability of 66MHz Pentium
processor-based computers neither the IDC PC Weekly Pricing Update nor PC
Connection were able to supply prices for the Compaq Deskpro 566/M at the
time of the testing).

Prices used as a basis of comparison:

Apple Power Macintosh 8100/80  $4,952.00
Apple Power Macintosh 7100/66  $3,588.50
Apple Power Macintosh 6100/60  $2,321.50
Compaq Deskpro 566/M   $4,933.75
Compaq Deskpro XE 560  $3,598.00

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