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Apple 20th Anniversary Macintosh Specs

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20th Anniversary MacThe unique Apple 20th Anniversary Macintosh, based on an internal design similar to the Gazelle architecture, features a 250 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 32 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB hard drive, a vertically oriented 4X CD-ROM drive, an ATI 3D RAGE II graphics processor with 2 MB of SGRAM, S-video input, TV/FM Radio capability, and a custom Bose speaker system all packed in a custom, one-of-a-kind case.

The 20th Anniversary Mac shipped with a unique keyboard with an integrated trackpad and Italian leather palm rest as well as a large external Bose subwoofer.


  • Tech Specs
  • Ports

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March 20, 1997 March 14, 1998
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1997.
250 MHz PowerPC 603e
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
Third-Party* Integrated
Details: *A variety of third-party processor upgrades and accelerators were available.
50 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 256k
Details: N/A
168-pin DIMM 60 ns
Details: Supports two 5V 60 ns 168-pin EDO/FPM DIMMs.
32 MB 128 MB
Details: Supports a maximum of 128 MB of RAM with two 64 MB memory modules.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 2
Details: RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
3D Rage II Dedicated SGRAM*
Details: *ATI 3D Rage II video processor provides 2 MB of dedicated SGRAM.
2 MB 2 MB
Details: N/A
12.1" Color* 800x600
Details: 12.1" color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) TFT LCD.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of a PCI video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
2.0 GB IDE
Details: By default, this model is configured with a 2.0 GB internal IDE hard drive. It does not support an internal SCSI hard drive.
4X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: The 20th Anniversary Macintosh has a unique, front-mounted, vertically oriented 4X CD-ROM drive.
33.6k (Internal) None
Details: N/A
1 PCI, Comm II* None
Details: *This model has a single 7" PCI slot as well as a Comm II slot that is occupied by default with an internal 33.6k modem.
All-in-One 20th Anniversary Mac
Details: N/A
M3459LL/A 20th Anniversary Mac
Details: N/A
N/A 512
Details: This Gestalt ID is specific to this model.

Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and 512 Gestalt ID.

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4.5V Alkaline N/A
Details: N/A
7.6.1 7.6.1-9.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
17.25 x 16.5 x 10 14.9 lbs (6.8 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (43.8 cm, 41.9 cm, 25.4 cm).
US$7499 N/A*
Details: *As a collector's item, it still retains value.

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None None
Details: N/A
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
None 2*
Details: *Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).
1 (RJ-11) None
Details: Internal 33.6k modem standard.
1* None
Details: *S-video in onboard.
1 (PlainTalk) None
Details: 16-bit mono sound input.
1 (16-Bit Stereo) 1 (Front-Mounted)
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 90V-130V or 180V-264V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 140 Max Watts.

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