Multimedia Kits: Overview of Three Bundles

At the time of introduction, three CD-ROM Multimedia bundles will be available for the USA and English-speaking geographies. The CD-ROM bundles are first in a series of bundled media products including "cross-platform" into the PC world. They include everything a customer needs to get started with the CD-ROM and media applications by creating an all-in-one solution. This article describes the three bundles.

The first bundle is targeted at existing Macintosh customers.

Apple CD Multimedia Kit for Macintosh (M2159LL/A)
* AppleCD 300 drive and caddy SCSI system cable, and terminator
* AppleDesign Powered Speakers
- Powered speaker and satellite speaker
- Power-supply module (120-V input)
- Computer-to-speaker cable (with 3.5-mm miniplugs)
- CD stereo cable with RCA jacks
- Speaker-to-speaker cable
* Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia
* Apple Multimedia Starter CD
* CD-ROM titles brochure: an entitlement to 3 free CDs of the customer's choice
* Complete instructional documentation for setup and reference

* Macintosh System requirements *
* Any Macintosh running system software version 6.0.7 or later with a 68020 microprocessor or greater
* At least 5MB of RAM (or more) recommended
* A color display with 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater


The second bundle is targeted at the PC-compatible and Windows customers. It's an "internal upgrade" meaning that the CD-ROM and Sound Card are mounted internally.

CD Multimedia Kit for PCs (M2160LL/A)
* AppleCD 300i (internal) drive and caddy Internal SCSI and audio cables, AT mounting rails
* AppleDesign Powered Speakers
- Powered speaker and satellite speaker
- Power-supply module (120-V input)
- Computer-to-speaker cable (with 3.5-mm miniplugs)
- Speaker-to-speaker cable
* Media Vision Pro AudioSpectrum 16 sound card
- QuickTime for Windows
- Spectrum 16 software
- Software includes Pocket Recorder, MIDI Sequencer, Software
- Controlled Mixer, TrakBlaster Pro, Monologue, and Windows drives
* Apple Multimedia Starter CD
- An entertaining introduction with movies, sounds, and pictures.
* Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia
* CD-ROM titles brochure: an entitlement to 3 free CDs of the customer's choice
* Complete instructional documentation for setup and reference

* System requirements *
* An 80386SX-based personal computer or greater running at 25 MHz or faster
* At least 4MB of RAM
* 10MB of available hard disk space
* VGA color display
* 5.25" half-height expansion bay
* ISA internal expansion slot
* Microsoft Windows version 3.0 or later and MS-DOS 5.0 or later


The third bundle is targeted at Macintosh Performa customers and is sold through channels that support the Performa line.

Performa Multimedia Upgrade Kit (M2364LL/A)
* AppleCD 300 drive and caddy, power cord, SCSI system cable, and terminator
* AppleDesign Powered Speakers
- Powered speaker and satellite speaker
- Power-supply module (120-V input)
- Computer-to-speaker cable (with 3.5-mm miniplugs)
- CD stereo cable with RCA jacks
- Speaker-to-speaker cable
* Grolier's Encyclopedia
* Apple Multimedia Starter CD
* Complete instructional documentation for setup and reference

* Performa System requirements* *
* Any Macintosh Performa with a 68020 (with PMMU) microprocessor or greater running Performa system software
* At least 4MB of RAM (5MB or more recommended)
* A color display with 640 x 480 pixel resolution or greater
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012