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The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Power Macintosh
6500/225, based on the Gazelle architecture, features a 225
MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB or 3.0 GB
hard drive, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and an SRS 3D
surround sound system with subwoofer in a sleek tower case.
There were two different versions of this model, one for the
education market which shipped with a 2.0 GB hard drive and
an internal Zip drive, and another for the consumer market
which shipped with a 3.0 GB hard drive, but without the Zip
drive.
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Introduction
Date:
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February 17,
1997
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Discontinued
Date:
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March 14, 1998
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 603e
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Processor
Speed:
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225 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 603e
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System Bus
Speed:
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50 MHz
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Lookaside Bus
Speed:
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50 MHz
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ROM Size:
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4 MB
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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32k
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Level 2 Cache:
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256k
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RAM Type:
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60 ns 168-pin
DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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Dedicated SGRAM
1.
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Standard RAM:
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32 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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128 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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2
2.
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Standard VRAM:
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2 MB
1.
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Maximum VRAM:
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2 MB
1.
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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2.0 GB, 3.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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ATA
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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12X
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Standard Disk:
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1.44 MB
(manual)
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Standard Modem:
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33.6k
3.
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Standard
Ethernet:
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N/A
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Case Type:
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Tower
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Form Factor:
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Performa 6400
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Exp. Slots:
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2 PCI, Com, Vid,
TV
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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None
4.
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Battery Type:
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4.5V Alkaline
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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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7.5.5, 7.6.1-8.6,
9.0
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Dimensions:
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16.0 x 7.8 x 16.9
5.
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Avg. Weight:
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44.5 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1800, $2000 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$275-$350 US
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Notes:
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1.
2 MB of built-in 60 ns SGRAM is dedicated to video
function.
2. RAM cannot be
interleaved to improve performance.
3.
A 33.6k modem occupies the Comm-II slot in consumer
version.
4.
Consumer version has one 5.25" bay which is external.
5.
In inches, height x width x depth.
6.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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