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This article contains a description of Power Macintosh 6500 series computers.
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The Power Macintosh 6500 represents a new look in Apple Education computers: a space-saving modular tower design that combines superior-quality performance features designed to enhance productivity with state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities and Internet access tools to let you enjoy the advantages that top-of-the-line technology can bring to teaching and learning. The Power Macintosh 6500/250 includes Power Macintosh 6500/250 (32/3GB/256K L2 cache) with IomegaZip drive, 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, built-in Ethernet, video-capture card, NTSC TV video-out connector,stereo sound, microphone, AppleDesign Keyboard, and mouse. (Monitor sold separately.) Enjoy the State of the Art in Educational Computing Performance Interested in a high-performance computer series that truly bridges the gap between the convenient all-in-one systems designed specifically for education and the flexible, modular desktop computers that are frequently used in businesses and universities? These advanced computers provide exactly that. And you can choose the precise display you want from the range of exciting solutions available from Apple. The Apple Power Macintosh 6500 series systems feature the most powerful processors ever offered by Apple in a system for education: a 225-, 250-, 275-, or 300-megahertz PowerPC 603e. This processing speed is complemented by the built-in Ethernet connection for high-speed networking (on some models). To ensure that you can configure them to meet your needs in the future, the Power Macintosh 6500 series systems offer two industry-standard PCI expansion slots, a 2GB, 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB hard disk, and an Iomega Zip drive that uses 100MB removable cartridges for easy file sharing, transfer, and backup (some models). Next-Generation Multimedia Educational multimedia has been an Apple stronghold for years-ever since instructors first learned the educational value of its unique ability to engage students in the process of learning. The Power Macintosh 6500 series builds on Apple's legacy in this area by providing several innovative features. For example, systems offer built-in 2D and 3D graphics acceleration, as well as a 12x-speed CD-ROM drive. In addition, the Power Macintosh 6500 features a new kind of video-out capability--TV video-out, which allows for easy and instant connection to any video-in capable NTSC television. Certain Power Macintosh 6500 models come with a built-in video-in card and optional TV/FM radio tuner capabilities. And on the audio side, when you plug in external speakers, the built-in speaker becomes a subwoofer. Easy Access to the Internet In addition to multimedia, the other hot topic in education is the Internet. Every day, more and more schools are discovering the educational value of this amazing information and communications resource. The Power Macintosh 6500 series systems come with a CD containing all the software you need for Internet access. (Modem or direct connection to the Internet is required. Access fees from Internet service provider are extra.) You and your students can use these computers to do everything from "surfing the net" for news on current events to using Internet-based electronic mail and bulletin boards to collaborate on projects with geographically distant peers. The Power Macintosh 6500 series--the next generation of advanced educational computing capabilities in a flexible, modular tower design. Macintosh Advantages Because they're so easy to set up, learn, use, and expand, Macintosh computers let schools accomplish more, in less time and with less effort, than other computers. And Power Macintosh computers offer new levels of performance and advanced applications. It's a great value The Power Macintosh 6500 series systems are flexible, modular workstations that take schools to the cutting edge of educational technology today, while providing room to grow in the future. You should also keep in mind that, over the long term, Macintosh computers consistently cost less than PCs because they require less training, maintenance, and support. Schools can do more with Macintosh Like all Macintosh computers, the Power Macintosh 6500 series systems run thousands of applications, including productivity, reference, resource, and administration tools. You can do more with Macintosh computers because more top-rated education software runs on Macintosh. It's easy to use Because the Power Macintosh 6500 series features a space-saving modular tower design along with Apple's famed plug-and-play ease of connection, you can choose to purchase the Apple display that fits your needs-while resting assured that you can simply plug it in and get started computing right away. And it's easy to learn to use new applications, because all Macintosh software works in the same intuitive fashion. It's ideal for multimedia Both systems in the Power Macintosh 6500 series have advanced multimedia features built in-so you can get involved with every aspect of this exciting new technology. And certain Power Macintosh 6500 models include built-in video-in, as well as a new kind of video-out that lets you connect to an NTSC television with video-in. Teachers and students can take advantage of the built-in multimedia capabilities to create compelling presentations, as well as to work with existing multimedia courseware. Features Power and Speed Memory and Storage Display Expansion Multimedia Features Optional Multimedia Features Features Built into Every Macintosh Usability Ordering Information December 1997 Configurations As of December 1997, the Power Macintosh 6500 Series consists of these configurations. Power Macintosh 6500/225 Home Edition Order No. M5611LL/A Computer with 2250 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 32MB RAM, 256K level 2 cache, 4.0 GB hard disk, 24x-speed CD-ROM drive, 33.6Kbit/s modem. Power Macintosh 6500/250 Home Edition Order No. M6189LL/A Computer with 225 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 32MB RAM, 256K level 2 cache, 3.0 GB hard disk, 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, 56Kbit/s modem. Power Macintosh 6500/275 Creative Studio Order No. M5854LL/A Computer with 275 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 32MB RAM, 512Klevel 2 cache, 4.0 GB hard disk, 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, 33.6Kbit/s modem; Avid Cinema Video Editing System, Apple Video System, Apple TV/FM Radio System. Power Macintosh 6500/275 Home Edition Order No. M6191LL/A Computer with 275 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 32MB RAM, 512Klevel 2 cache, 6.0 GB hard disk, 24x-speed CD-ROM drive, 100MB Zip drive, 56Kbit/s modem. Power Macintosh 6500/275 Small Business Edition Order No. M6190LL/A Computer with 275 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 48MB RAM, 512Klevel 2 cache, 6.0 GB hard disk, 24x-speed CD-ROM drive, 100MB Zip drive, 56Kbit/s modem. Power Macintosh 6500/300 Home Edition Order No. M6192LL/A Computer with 300 MHz PowerPC 603 processor, 64MB RAM, 512Klevel 2 cache, 6.0 GB hard disk, 24x-speed CD-ROM drive, 100MB Zip drive, 56Kbit/s modem. Original Configurations When first introduced, the Power Macintosh 6500 Series for education consisted of these configurations. Order No: M5606LL/A Power Macintosh 6500/225 (32/2GB/256K L2 cache) with 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, 100 MB Iomega Zip drive, Ethernet networking, stereo sound, microphone, AppleDesign Keyboard, and mouse. (Monitor sold separately.) Order No: M5607LL/A Power Macintosh 6500/250 (32/3GB/256K L2 cache) with 12x-speed CD-ROM drive, 100 MB Iomega Zip drive, Ethernet networking, video-capture card, NTSC TV video-out connection, stereo sound, microphone, AppleDesign Keyboard, and mouse. (Monitor sold separately). |
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