Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh
The Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, released in 1997, was a limited-edition luxury computer that showcased Apple’s commitment to innovation and design. This unique machine featured a futuristic design with a flat-screen LCD, a built-in Bose sound system, and a custom leather palm rest. All components were integrated into a slim, vertical form factor, marking a bold departure from traditional desktop computers. Although produced in limited numbers and carrying a premium price, the TAM remains a collector’s item and a symbol of Apple’s willingness to push the boundaries of computer design.
Technical Characteristics
Desktops
250 MHz PowerPC 603e
32 MB (expandable up to 128 MB)
2 GB ATA hard drive, 1.44 MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive
12.1-inch active-matrix LCD display. Resolution: 800x600 pixels
ATI 3D Rage II with 2 MB VRAM
Integrated Bose sound system with two satellite speakers and a subwoofer. Built-in AM/FM radio tuner. Audio CD playback via the built-in CD-ROM drive
Vertical slot-loading 4x CD-ROM drive
2 x ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) ports for keyboard and mouse, 1 x SCSI port, 1 x Ethernet port (10BASE-T) 1 x Serial port, 2 x Audio in/out ports, 1 x TV tuner input (optional add-on), 1 x IR port (infrared for remote control)
Custom leather palm-rest keyboard with trackpad. Remote control for multimedia functions
Mac OS 7.6.1 (upgradable to Mac OS 9.1)
Approximately 14.5 kg
Height: 432 mm, width: 406 mm, depth: 254 mm
Internal power supply