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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Macintosh Server
G4/450, based on the Sawtooth architecture, features a 450
MHz PowerPC 7400 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity
Engine" vector processing unit and 1 MB of backside cache,
256 or 512 MB of RAM, a 18.0 or 36.0 GB Ultra2 SCSI hard
drive, an ATI Rage 128 video card (Rage 128 Pro after
December 2, 1999) with 16 MB of SDRAM, and a pre-installed
copy of AppleShare IP 6.2 in a translucent graphite and
white tower case with a fold down door on the side that
makes upgrading very easy. Custom configurations also were
available.
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Introduction
Date:
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August 31, 1999
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Discontinued
Date:
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February 16,
2000
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 7400 (G4)
1.
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Processor
Speed:
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450 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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G4 Daughtercard
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 7400 (G4)
1.
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System Bus
Speed:
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100 MHz
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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225 MHz
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ROM Size:
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1 MB
2.
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Data Path:
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128-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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1 MB (backside)
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RAM Type:
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8ns PC100 SDRAM
3.
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VRAM Type:
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Video Card
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Standard RAM:
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256, 512 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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1536 MB (1.5 GB)
4.
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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4
5.
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Standard VRAM:
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16 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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16 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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18.0, 36.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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Ultra2 SCSI
6,
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Standard DVD:
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5X (ATAPI)
7,
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Standard Disk:
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None
8.
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Standard Modem:
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None
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10/100Base-T
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Case Type:
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Tower
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Form Factor:
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Power Mac G3
(Blue)
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Exp. Slots:
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3 PCI, Comm, AirPort
9.
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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3 (3.5")
A.
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Battery Type:
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3.6V Lithium
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Battery Life:
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N/A
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Built-in
Display:
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N/A
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Supported
MacOS:
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8.6, 9.0, 9.1,
X
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Dimensions:
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17.0 x 8.9 x 18.4
B.
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Avg. Weight:
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30.0 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$4000 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1000-$1250 US
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Notes:
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Custom configurations were available, standard configuration
listed.
1.
The PPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector
processor.
2.
Boot ROM is around 1 MB, other instructions loaded in RAM
(NewWorld).
3. Noninterleaved,
168-pin, 64-bit-wide 8ns PC100 SDRAM (3.3v).
4.
This model accommodates 2.0 GB of RAM, but the MacOS can use
1.5.
5.
There is no speed advantage for installing RAM in pairs.
6.
Ultra ATA drives are also available.
7.
5X DVD standard (operates CD-ROMs at 32X).
8.
Zip drive option available.
9.
Graphics card occupies AGP slot, DVD, external SCSI-2 cards
optional.
A.
1 3.5" bay is external (w/o Zip) 2 3.5" bays are internal
(w/ 1 HD).
B.
In inches, height x width x depth.
C.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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