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It was called the NeXT Computer. Only later models were called the Cube.
by mattl 6y ago
It was called the NeXT Computer. Only later models were called the Cube.
- icedchai 6y agoThis seems kind of pedantic, since the "NeXT Computer" and the "Cube" where both cubes. They needed to change the name after the slab (NeXTstation) was released.
- mattl 6y agoThey’re different models I think. The slower one is the Computer and then later they’re Cube with a faster chip.
- icedchai 6y agoYes, I understand they are different models, but informally both are referred to as Cubes (obviously due to the shape of the case.) In fact, if you look on ebay, the first "NeXT Cube" I found was actually a "NeXT Computer." I believe they may both actually have the same N1000 model number, despite CPU differences.
- jonhendry18 6y agoThe faster 68040 motherboards were available as an upgrade for the older 030 models. So it's not like a "NeXT Computer" couldn't have the 040 inside.