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Mac Clones: Mactell: Twister TW 203 Specs | Ports

Mactell Twister

The Mactell Twister TW 203, based on the Alchemy architecture, features a 200 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 1.6 GB hard drive, and a 2 MB ATI video card in an industry-standard tower case. This model is based on the Umax C600 series, and is essentially identical with the execption of the case design.


Introduction Date: August 4, 1997 Discontinued Date: December 31, 1997
Processor Type: PowerPC 603e Processor Speed: 200 MHz
Processor Upgrade: 603e Socket Card FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 603e
System Bus Speed: 40 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 40 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: 512k *
RAM Type: 70 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: Dedicated DRAM 1.
Standard RAM: 16 MB * Maximum RAM: 144 MB
Motherboard RAM: 16 MB RAM Slots: 2 2.
Standard VRAM: 2 MB 3. Maximum VRAM: 2 MB 3.
Standard Hard Drive: 1.6 GB * Int. Hard Drive Type: IDE
Standard CD-ROM: 12X * Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (manual)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: N/A *
Case Type: Tower Form Factor: PC (Tower ATX)
Exp. Slots: 3 PCI, Comm-2 Exp. Bays (Free): 2 (5.25"), 2 (3.5") 4.
Battery Type: 4.5V Alkaline Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.3-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 5.
Dimensions: 16.0 x 6.75 x 15.5 6. Avg. Weight: 16 lbs.
Original Price: $1400 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: *. Custom configurations were available, standard configuration listed.
1.
1 MB of the motherboard RAM is dedicated to video function.
2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
3. 2 MB video card supports second monitor.
4. Both 5.25" bays and one 3.5" bay are external.
5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
6. In inches, height x width x depth.
7. Photo Credit: Mactell Corporation.



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