Editing Macintosh IIfx (section)

== Historical Context ==

The IIfx occupied a unique position as Apple's performance flagship:

=== Market Position ===
A September 10, 1990, article in Computerworld observed, "Mac IIfx: Not yet to be feared." It described how, months after the computer's release, the IIfx still struggled to become a serious contender in the workplace. Despite mixed commercial reception:
* Dominated high-end DTP and 3D rendering
* Industrial Light & Magic upgraded their image processing hardware to the IIfx by the time Terminator 2: Judgment Day entered post-production.
* Popular in scientific computing and CAD

=== Production Timeline ===
* March 1990: Introduction at $8,969-12,000
* October 1991: Quadra 900 announced as successor
* April 1992: Discontinued after 25-month run
* August 1998: Apple ended official support

Sales estimates suggest 30,000-40,000 units sold, making it relatively rare among Mac II models. High price and specialized architecture limited market penetration despite superior performance.