According to US reports, Apple Computer Inc is planning to enable Macintosh users to upgrade their systems to RISC when the PowerPC begins shipping next year, and is negotiating with third parties to make upgrade boards available with from 50 MIPS to 100 MIPS performance depending on which version of the chip is used: prices are expected to start at $2,000 to $3,000 for Macintosh II users – a mid-range series of Apple PowerPC systems are thought to be in the works for next year, starting at $5,000.
