Reception
Upon unveiling, the TAM was predicted to cost US$9,000, which would include a direct-to-door concierge delivery service. At release the price was reduced to $7,499. In the middle of its sales' lifespan it dropped further to around US$3,500, and finally upon discontinuation in March 1998 the price was set to a low US$1,995.
The simple reason behind these price drops was that despite an award winning advertising campaign, the TAM was overpriced for what it was. The Power Macintosh 6500 with similar specs, retailed for US$2,999. The TAM was priced out of the market.
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