NeXT · 1988
NeXT Computer
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Then vs now
| Maker | NeXT |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Processor | Motorola 68030, 25 MHz |
| Memory | 8 MB |
| Storage | Magneto-optical disk |
| Launch price | $6,500 (about $17,240 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA, universities |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the NeXT Computer come out?
The NeXT Computer was released in 1988 by NeXT.
How much did the NeXT Computer cost when it was new?
About $6,500 for the base model at launch, roughly $17,240 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the NeXT Computer have?
8 MB of memory and a Motorola 68030 processor at 25 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 1,024 times more memory.
How many people had the NeXT Computer as their first computer?
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Where was the NeXT Computer popular?
It was especially popular in USA, universities.
Can you still buy the NeXT Computer?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.