The Apollo V4 Standalone the new generation 68K Apple Macintosh

The Macintosh and Amiga: A Powerful Fusion in the Modern Era
Today, Macintosh computers are renowned for their ease of use and powerful capabilities—a reputation that dates back to the mid-1980s. At the time, the Amiga dominated gaming in Europe and was a leader in desktop video and multimedia in the U.S., while the Macintosh reigned as the king of desktop publishing and design worldwide, positioned as an alternative to PC DOS-based office machines.
	The 16-bit/32-bit Macintosh systems were powered by various models of Motorola’s 68K CPU family. Apple’s incremental upgrades in high-end graphics cards, networking support, 16-bit sound, and expandability cemented the Mac as a high-end graphics and multimedia creation platform. This led to the rise of industry-standard applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, and PageMaker.
Meanwhile, advanced Amiga users leveraged the system’s cutting-edge 68K operating system and preemptive multitasking capabilities to run powerful Macintosh emulators like ShapeShifter. Unlike modern emulators that simulate a 68K CPU, ShapeShifter acts as a Mac OS enabler, allowing Amiga 68K systems to run Mac OS while multitasking with native Amiga applications.
This functionality enables users to run both Amiga and Mac applications simultaneously, depending on CPU load. Since the 68K processor is implemented in hardware, ShapeShifter does not need to emulate the CPU, allowing it to operate at full speed. A well-equipped Amiga even outperformed the fastest Mac Quadra in many applications, a claim that can be systematically verified using Mac OS benchmark utilities.
The Modern Evolution: Apollo V4 and the 68080
Fast forward to today, and the Apollo V4 family of standalone computers and accelerators is ushering in a new era of power for classic computing. These systems incorporate the Apollo 68080 CPU—the most advanced evolution of the legendary 68K processor family. Macintosh 68K development ceased with the 68040-powered Quadra series before Apple transitioned to PowerPC in 1994/1995. However, the Apollo 68080 not only fully supports all 68040 integer and FPU calculations but also outperforms early PowerPC RISC CPUs when running 68K software. Additionally, the V4’s Super-AGA chipset and RTG (ReTargetable Graphics) support deliver far superior graphical performance compared to vintage Mac NuBus graphics cards. This allows for smooth gameplay of PC-style 256-color chunky-graphics-mode Mac/PC-exclusive titles that were never available on the Amiga.
A Seamless Amiga-Mac Hybrid Experience
The Apollo V4 Standalone and accelerator lineup offers Amiga enthusiasts a unique hybrid computing experience—running a full range of Amiga software with preemptive multitasking while simultaneously running Mac OS 7.x through 8.1. Users can seamlessly switch between Amiga and Macintosh environments, enjoying the best of both worlds.
Key features of the V4 range include:
	CPU: Apollo 68080 AMMX with 64 - bit support CPU can choose between 92/100 MHz FPU: Apollo 68080 fully compatible to 68881/82 and 100 times faster ; Full Mac-compatible FPU for precision-based applications 3D Support: Maggie 3D unit, truecolor hardware texturing with Zbuffer and Shading Memory: 512 MB DDR3 or 1024 MB DDR3 (12 MB CHIP RAM) Video: SuperAGA, and support every original Mac gfx mode, Truecolor 32-bit, up to 1920x1080 / 1280x1024 / 1280x720 Comes with build-in flicker fixer/deinterlacer Audio: 8/16-bit, 56 kHz, 24-bit mixing, 16 DMA voices + • Pamela 16-bit sound for superior audio fidelity FastIDE/CompactFlash controller up to 24 MB/sec 3x USB port (keyboard/mouse/joypad) 2x DB9 ports (mouse/joystick) 100Mbit Ethernet RJ45 port plug for RTC module 3 internal Expansion ports (e.g. Seriel /2nd SDcard Module) FastKick Digital Audio/Video out / microSD card port
Coming with: Internal 128GB CompactFlash card & ApolloOS or EmuTOS Stylish anodized aluminum case in 'CDTV Black' color Powersupply (EU/World) (energy-saving, 2 Watt) Order yours now!
The Hardware compatibility is absolutely perfect, and every thing runs 100% right .
For gamers, this setup unlocks access to CPU-intensive 256-color adventure, FPS, and strategy games that never made it to the Amiga 68K due to market conditions. For productivity users, it provides access to industry-standard office suites and desktop publishing software that were previously exclusive to the Macintosh.
The Adobe Photoshop, released in 1990 for Macintosh computers, was a groundbreaking achievement in digital image editing. Developed by Thomas and John Knoll, it introduced powerful tools such as cropping, color correction, and selection features that set a new standard for graphic design. With its intuitive interface and advanced capabilities, Photoshop 1.0 was the best image editing software of its time and remains an impressive technological milestone in the history of digital creativity.
Adobe Illustrator, first released in 1987, revolutionized vector graphic design with its precision and scalability. As a powerful tool for artists and designers, it introduced industry-leading features for creating logos, illustrations, and typography. Its ability to produce smooth, resolution-independent graphics made it an essential choice for professionals. Illustrator set the standard for digital illustration and remains one of the most impressive and influential design tools ever created.
QuarkXPress, first released in 1987, quickly became the leading desktop publishing software for professionals. Known for its precision in layout design, typography, and print production, it allowed users to create high-quality magazines, newspapers, and advertisements with unmatched control. Its advanced features and efficiency made it the top choice for publishers and designers. QuarkXPress set new standards in desktop publishing and remains an impressive and influential tool in the industry.