Apple PowerCD
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The Apple PowerCD, released in 1993, was a portable, three-in-one CD player designed for use with Macintosh computers, televisions, and audio systems. It was a rebranded version of the Philips CDF-100 and was discontinued a few years after its launch. The PowerCD functioned as an external CD-ROM drive compatible with Apple Macintosh desktop computers and PowerBook laptops through a SCSI connection. It also supported viewing Kodak Photo CDs on a television. After having film developed and converted into Photo CD format by a designated Kodak processing center, users could connect the PowerCD to a TV using a custom A/V port and adapter cable to view their images on screen. In addition to data and photo CD capabilities, the PowerCD served as a standalone audio CD player. It included two 3.5mm audio jacks for connecting headphones or external speakers and could also be linked to stereo systems and televisions. The device came with a remote control, allowing users to operate it without a computer. Date : 1993Physical Description : Cardboard box, x2 Polystyrene inner case, PowerCD player, PowerCD base, AC adapter, in box, Remote control, Remote control original packaging, CVBS cinch-style video/audio cable, SCSI cable, Packing List for Apple PowerCD sheet, Sheet of Apple stickers, Warranty Registration Sheet (triplicate form), Apple Subsidiaries/Local Distributors sheet, Warranty booklet Apple Software License Agreement booklet Piece of card with x2 software floppy disks with original seals This exhibit has a reference ID of CH49465. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History. |
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