Media: 12x or 24x CD-ROM, optional Zip 100, 1.44 MB Floppy
Weight and Dimensions (US): 44.5 lbs., 16" H x 7.8" W x 16.9" D
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 20.2 kg, 40.6 cm H x 19.8 cm W x 42.9 cm D
Original Mac OS: System 7.5.5 (System Enabler 411)
Maximum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
Logicboard RAM: None
Maximum RAM: 128 MB
Type of RAM Slots: 2 - 168 Pin EDO DIMMs
Minimum RAM Speed: 60 ns
Graphics Card: ATI Rage IIc
Graphics Memory: 2 MB SGRAM
Built-in Display: None
Display Connection: DB-15 or HD-15
Expansion Slots: 2 - PCI, Comm II, TV, video in
Hard Drive Bus: ATA
Backup Battery: 4.5V alkaline
Max Watts: 220 W
Ethernet: 10BASE-T (USA only)
Modem: Optional 33.6k
ADB: 1
Serial: 2
SCSI: DB-25
USB: None
FireWire: None
Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini-jack
Audio Out: 16 bit stereo headphone jack
History: The PowerMac 6500 replaced the earlier 6400. It was powered by either a 225 or 250 MHz 603e, and included an optional internal zip drive. All other specs are the same as the 5500. The 225 MHz configuration didn't include the video input and output circuitry, and sold for $1,799 U.S. The 250 MHz model sold for $2,099 U.S. A 300 MHz Model was announced in the Spring (along with a 275 MHz model), and was the first computer, Mac or PC to break the 300 MHz barrier.