[CIMC-working] hardware wish list for office computers

[Chris Kaihatsu]

(Ian-- Yeah, read your mail now.... That blows. Maybe cuz the cards are old?
(???) They're so cheap anyway.... )

Oh, let's do a wish list real quick for this Mac:

[  ]  RAM, ~$200/gig -- pro. it down from that....

[  ]  Ethernet card -- $20, tops

[  ]  G4 upgrade card? (to do video, etc.) ~$250

[  ]  PCI ATA card to allow ATA/EIDE devices?  ~$100

[  ]  60 GB hard drive (ATA) $100

[  ]  burner (EIDE) $40

[  ]  blank CDs  $0 (Office Depot) - $20

[  ]  speakers/headphones $50   (I got a terrific 3-piece system for $50,
again, Office Depot)


Most of this stuff translates 100% to the Dell (PC) side of the issue, so
I'd support these purchases for either computer to get them to full (video)
functioning ability. Also keep in mind that blank CDs can be burnt with
video files to play an hour's worth of video/audio in DVD players -- that's
$0.00 - $0.10 per hour of video distributed (not including labor and
hardware). DVD writers are down to $300, media is $1 / DVD / 2 hours of
video, in bulk.

I agree the purchase of audio recording equipment is a much-lowered priority
for our spending at this time.

Below is specs for the office Mac 6500....


Chris




http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powermac/stats/powermac_6500_225.html

Introduction Date:
 February 17, 1997
 Discontinued Date:
 March 14, 1998

Processor Type:
 PowerPC 603e
 Processor Speed:
 225 MHz

Processor Upgrade:
 N/A
 FPU (Integrated):
 PowerPC 603e

System Bus Speed:
 50 MHz
 Lookaside Bus Speed:
 50 MHz

ROM Size:
 4 MB
 Data Path:
 64-bit

Level 1 Cache:
 32k
 Level 2 Cache:
 256k

RAM Type:
 60 ns 168-pin DIMM
 VRAM Type:
 Dedicated SGRAM 1.

Standard RAM:
 32 MB
 Maximum RAM:
 128 MB

Motherboard RAM:
 None
 RAM Slots:
 2 2.

Standard VRAM:
 2 MB 1.
 Maximum VRAM:
 2 MB 1.

Standard Hard Drive:
 2.0 GB, 3.0 GB
 Int. Hard Drive Type:
 ATA

Standard CD-ROM:
 12X
 Standard Disk:
 1.44 MB (manual)

Standard Modem:
 33.6k 3.
 Standard Ethernet:
 N/A

Case Type:
 Tower
 Form Factor:
 Performa 6400

Exp. Slots:
 2 PCI, Com, Vid, TV
 Exp. Bays (Free):
 None 4.

Battery Type:
 4.5V Alkaline
 Battery Life:
 N/A

Built-in Display:
 N/A
 Supported MacOS:
 7.5.5, 7.6.1-8.6, 9.0

Dimensions:
 16.0 x 7.8 x 16.9 5.
 Avg. Weight:
 44.5 lbs.

Original Price:
 $1800, $2000 US
 Est. Current Price:
 $300-$450 US

Notes:
 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.