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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Power Macintosh
8500/180, based on the Nitro architecture, features a 180
MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 16 MB or 32 MB of RAM, either a
1.2 GB or a 2.0 GB hard drive, and built-in S-video ports
for video input and RCA ports for video and sound input in
an expandable tower case. Single-stream video output is
supported by this model, but dual-stream output is
not.
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Introduction
Date:
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September 19,
1996
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Discontinued
Date:
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February 17,
1997
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 604e
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Processor
Speed:
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180 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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Daughtercard
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 604e
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System Bus
Speed:
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45 MHz
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Lookaside Bus
Speed:
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45 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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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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256k
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RAM Type:
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70 ns 168-pin
DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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1 MB VRAM DIMM
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Standard RAM:
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16 MB, 32 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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1024 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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8
1.
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Standard VRAM:
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2 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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4 MB
2.
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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1.2 GB, 2.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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SCSI
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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4X, 8X
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Standard Disk:
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1.44 MB
(manual)
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Standard Modem:
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N/A
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Standard
Ethernet:
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AAUI, 10Base-T
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Case Type:
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Tower
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Form Factor:
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Mac Quadra 800
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Exp. Slots:
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3 PCI
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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2 (5.25")
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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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7.5.3-7.6.1,
8.0-9.0
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Dimensions:
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14.0 x 7.7 x 15.75
3.
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Avg. Weight:
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25.3 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$4500 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$200-$400 US
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Notes:
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1.
RAM can be interleaved to improve
performance.
2. Four 1 MB VRAM
slots allow the VRAM to be expanded to 4 MB.
3.
In inches, height x width x depth.
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Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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