NeXTcube

NeXTcube
The base NeXTcube model
DeveloperNeXT
ManufacturerNeXT in Fremont, California
TypeWorkstation
Release dateSeptember 18, 1990; 34 years ago (1990-09-18)
Introductory priceUS$7,995 (equivalent to about $19,000 in 2023)
Discontinued1993 (1993)
Operating systemNeXTSTEP, OPENSTEP, NetBSD (limited support)
CPUMotorola 68040 @ 25 MHz, 56001 digital signal processor (DSP)
Memory8–64 MB
Storage400 MB, 1.4 GB, or 2.8 GB hard drive
2.88 MB floppy drive
Display1120×832 2-bpp grayscale
ConnectivityEthernet
Dimensions1-foot (305 mm) die-cast magnesium cube-shaped case
PredecessorNeXT Computer
SuccessorNeXTcube Turbo

The NeXTcube is a high-end workstation computer developed, manufactured, and sold by NeXT from 1990 to 1993. It superseded the original NeXT Computer workstation and is housed in a similar cube-shaped magnesium enclosure, designed by frog design. The workstation runs the NeXTSTEP operating system and was launched with a $7,995 (equivalent to about $19,000 in 2023) list price.[1]

  1. ^ Webster, Bruce F. "NeXT on the Agenda". MacWorld. No. January 1991.