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Apple Power Macintosh 8200/120 Specs

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Apple Power Macintosh 8200/120The Apple Power Macintosh 8200/120 -- based on the Catalyst architecture like the Power Macintosh 7200 models -- features a 120 MHz PowerPC 601 processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.2 GB hard drive, and a 4X or 8X CD-ROM drive in the same expandable tower case design introduced by the Quadra 800.

This model was sold throughout Europe and Asia, but not in North America.



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April 22, 1996 September 19, 1996
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 1996.
120 MHz PowerPC 601
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.
40 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 256k
Details: N/A
168-pin DIMM 70 ns
Details: Supports four 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.
16 MB 512 MB*
Details: *Officially, this model supports a maximum of 256 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 512 MB of RAM with four 128 MB memory modules.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 4
Details: RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
Dedicated* 1 MB VRAM DIMM*
Details: *By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM soldered onboard. It supports three 1 MB VRAM DIMMs as well.
1 MB* 4 MB*
Details: *By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM soldered onboard. It has three dedicated VRAM DIMM slots that each can be populated with a 1 MB VRAM DIMM for a total maximum of 4 MB of VRAM.
Single Display* 832x624*
Details: *With the default 1 MB of VRAM, this model supports a single display at 512x384, 640x480, 800x600 or 832x624 at 24-bit, and 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit.

With 2 MB of VRAM installed, it supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, or 832x624 at 24-bit, 1024x768 or 1152x870 at 16-bit, and 1280x1024 at 8-bit. With the maximum 4 MB of VRAM installed, it supports 512x384, 640x480, 800x600, 832x624, and 1024x768 at 24-bit, 1152x870 or 1280x1024 at 16-bit.
Single Display* Variable*
Details: *This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.
1.2 GB SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is configured with a 1.2 GB internal SCSI hard drive.
4X, 8X CD-ROM 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: N/A
None AAUI, 10Base-T
Details: This model has both AAUI and 10Base-T Ethernet onboard.
3 PCI 1 5.25"*
Details: *The system has one open front-facing 5.25" drive bay. Another front-facing 5.25" drive bay is occupied by the optical drive.
Tower Mac Quadra 800
Details: N/A
N/A Power Mac 8200
Details: N/A
N/A 108
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

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3.6V Lithium N/A
Details: N/A
7.5.3 7.5.3-9.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
14.0 x 7.7 x 15.75 25.3 lbs (11.3 kg)
Details: In inches - height by width by depth, (35.6 cm, 19.6 cm, 40 cm).
N/A N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.


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1 (DB-15) None
Details: N/A
1 1 (DB-25)
Details: N/A
None 2*
Details: *Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).
None 2*
Details: *Both AAUI-15 and 10Base-T Ethernet standard.
None None
Details: N/A
1 (PlainTalk) None*
Details: *Single microphone sound in port.
1 (16-Bit Stereo) None*
Details: *Single rear-mounted sound out port.
1 None
Details: N/A
1 N/A
Details: 100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 150 Max Watts.

Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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