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    Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one: Description
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    This article provides a description of Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one series computers.

DISCUSSION

    The Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers were developed to deliver the features most requested by educators today--in a single, convenient package. These new educational systems provide state-of-the-art technology and outstanding performance that make multimedia creation and playback more accessible--and more affordable--than ever.

    Their all-in-one design, strongly favored by educators, is just the start. The Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers are extraordinarily easy to set up and use. They even provide built-in Ethernet, which makes their efficient integration into your existing school network a snap.

    The Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers also include a host of features designed to make it easy to expand your system, including three PCI slots, three memory slots, and ready access to system components. And they offer some truly education-specific features, including two front headphone jacks, a backplane designed for inset cables, and security options.

    But the real breakthrough is their outstanding performance. Built around the same high-performance PowerPC G3 processor that sparked the success of Apple's current line of desktop systems, these computers eliminate the educator's traditional trade-off between power and economy. In fact, this advanced processor enables the Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers to provide more than twice the performance of previous systems--affordably.

    Another area of vital importance to educators that requires outstanding system performance is multimedia. The Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers make it more affordable than ever, by including video input/output capabilities as well as multimedia content creation and video-editing tools.**

    The Power Macintosh G3 all-in-one computers were designed to meet and exceed the needs of educators: They combine convenience and affordability with state-of-the-art technology for teaching and learning today--and flexibility for the future.

    Features

    Education-oriented design
    • Features the convenient all-in-one form factor preferred by educators
    • Allows for future expansion, through flexible features and use of industry-standard components
    • Incorporates a new logic board tray that protects internal components while supporting easy access for expansion or servicing

    Outstanding performance, graphics, and communications
    • Is based on the high-performance PowerPC G3 processor, which features performance-boosting backside level 2 cache and fast bus speeds
    • Features built-in Ethernet for fast and easy connection to school networks
    • Integrates an advanced graphics accelerator chip for high-quality 64-bit graphics and quick, smooth 2-D and 3-D viewing and editing

    High-quality multimedia--affordably
    • Provides the option of quick and easy creation and playback of high-quality multimedia content**
    • Comes with stereo-quality sound
    • Includes bundled multimedia content creation and video-editing software**

    Mac OS 8.1 system software
    • Features a new Finder that enhances system responsiveness on desktop operations
    • Introduces a new, vastly more efficient approach to hard disk volume formatting
    • Based on Apple internal testing using MacBench 4.0 processor performance scores. Actual performance on applications will vary. MacBench is a subsystem-level benchmark that measures the relative performance of Mac OS-based systems.

    **Available in some configurations; see Available Configurations chart for product details.

    Ordering Information

    For detailed information about currently available configurations, see the chart below. All models include an internal 1.44MB floppy disk drive and 24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive; keyboard and mouse; Mac OS 8.1 (which includes Internet access software); complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty.

    Build-to-order (BTO) options

    Beginning April 30, 1998, these systems can also be ordered through the online Apple Store for Education, which allows you to custom-configure your computer in such areas as hard disk drive, Zip drive, SDRAM, and Fast Ethernet.

    Available Configurations
    Order No.
    M6319LL/A
    Order No.
    M6321LL/A
    Processor speed
    233 MHz
    266 MHz
    Memory (SDRAM)
    32MB
    32MB
    Backside level 2 cache
    512K
    512K
    Backside bus speed
    117 MHz
    133 MHz
    Hard disk drive
    4GB IDE
    4GB IDE
    CD-ROM drive
    24x speed
    (maximum)
    24x speed
    (maximum)
    Graphics support
    2MB SGRAM
    2MB SGRAM
    Ethernet
    Built-in
    10BASE-T
    Built-in
    10BASE-T
    Audio/Video capabilities
    Audio input/output
    Audio input/output
    Video-editing software
    -
    Yes

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Power Macintosh G3

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