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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Power Macintosh
G3/233 DT, based on the ultra-compact Gossamer logic board,
features a 233 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 32 MB of RAM,
a 4.0 GB hard drive, ATI 3D Rage II+ (Rage Pro after May 1,
1998) graphics acceleration, and the standard "Whisper"
personality card with audio input/output, in an easily
expandable desktop case. Custom configurations were also
available.
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Introduction
Date:
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November 10,
1997
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Discontinued
Date:
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August 12, 1998
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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233 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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ZIF socket
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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System Bus
Speed:
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66 MHz
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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117 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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512k (backside)
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RAM Type:
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10ns 168-pin
SDRAM
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VRAM Type:
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Video EDO SGRAM
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Standard RAM:
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32 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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768 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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3
1.
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Standard VRAM:
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2 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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6 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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4.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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E-IDE
2,
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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24X
3,
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Standard Disk:
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1.44 MB
(manual)
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Standard Modem:
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56k (optional)
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10Base-T
4,
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Case Type:
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Desktop
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Form Factor:
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Power Mac G3 DT
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Exp. Slots:
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3 PCI, Comm
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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1 (3.5")
6.
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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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8.0-8.6, 9.0-9.1,
X
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Dimensions:
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6.3 x 14.4 x 16.9
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Avg. Weight:
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22 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$2000 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$400-$450 US
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Notes:
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Custom configurations were available, standard configuration
listed.
1. RAM cannot be
interleaved to improve performance.
2.
Ultra/Wide SCSI option available with PCI card.
3.
DVD drive option available.
4.
10/100Base-T ethernet option available.
5.
AV input/output, 128-bit 2D/3D graphics, and FireWire cards
available.
6.
3.5" bay is external.
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In inches, height x width x depth.
8.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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