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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Power Macintosh
6100/66 (PC), based on the PDM (Piltdown Man) architecture,
features a 66 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 8 MB or 16 MB of
RAM, and a 350 MB or 500 MB hard drive in a compact, desktop
case. The Power Macintosh 6100/66 PC-Compatible ships with a
66 MHz 486DX2 processor card that can have a maximum of 32
MB of RAM dedicated to the DOS/Windows operating system. The
workgroup version of this model is the WGS
6150/66.
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Introduction
Date:
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January 3, 1995
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Discontinued
Date:
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October 1, 1995
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 601
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Processor
Speed:
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66 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 601
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System Bus
Speed:
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33 MHz
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Lookaside Bus
Speed:
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33 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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80 ns 72-pin
SIMM
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VRAM Type:
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Dedicated DRAM
2.
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Standard RAM:
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8 MB, 16 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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72 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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8 MB
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RAM Slots:
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2 (pair)
3.
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Standard VRAM:
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640k
2.
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Maximum VRAM:
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640k
2.
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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350 MB, 500 MB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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SCSI
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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2X (optional)
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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-15
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Case Type:
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Desktop
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Form Factor:
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Centris 610
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Exp. Slots:
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NuBus or 601 PDS
4.
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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None
5.
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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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7.1.2-7.5.1,
7.5.3-9.0
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Dimensions:
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3.4 x 16.3 x 15.6
6.
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Avg. Weight:
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14 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1750, $1950,
$2150
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Est. Current
Price:
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$35-$50 US
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Notes:
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1.
Third-party upgrades and accelerators are
available.
2. 640k of the system
RAM is dedicated to video
function.
3. RAM cannot be
interleaved to improve performance, install in pairs.
4.
7" NuBus slot occupied by PC-Compatibility card in PC
version.
5.
One external 5.25" bay is available if CD-ROM is not
installed.
6.
In inches, height x width x depth.
7.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (Sun
Remarketing).
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