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imported>Guy Harris It's not an information appliance, it's a personal computer; they both currently redirect to {{infobox computing device}}. If name= isn't specified, it defaults to the page title, so no need to specify it. |
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{{About|the personal computer|the router|Be Unlimited}} | {{About|the personal computer|the router|Be Unlimited}} | ||
{{primary sources|date=April 2013}} | {{primary sources|date=April 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox personal computer | ||
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| type = [[Workstation]] | | type = [[Workstation]] | ||
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| | | release_date = '''BeBox Dual603-66:''' {{Start date and age|1995|10|03}}<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www-classic.be.com/aboutbe/pressreleases/95-10-03_Intro.html |title=Jean-Louis Gassée Unveils the BeBox |date=October 3, 1995|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000128072331/http://www-classic.be.com/aboutbe/pressreleases/95-10-03_Intro.html |archive-date=2000-01-28 }} for the original BeBox Dual603-66.</ref><br />'''BeBox Dual603e-133:''' {{Start date and age|1996|08|05}}<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www-classic.be.com/aboutbe/pressreleases/96-08-05_BeBox133.html |title=Be Announces the BeBox Dual603-133 |date=August 5, 1996|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000128162559/http://www-classic.be.com/aboutbe/pressreleases/96-08-05_BeBox133.html |archive-date=2000-01-28 }}</ref> | ||
| lifespan = | | lifespan = | ||
| price = '''BeBox Dual603-66''' {{USD|1600|1995|round=-1}}<br>'''BeBox Dual603e-133''' {{USD|2995|1996|round=-1}} | | price = '''BeBox Dual603-66''' {{USD|1600|1995|round=-1}}<br>'''BeBox Dual603e-133''' {{USD|2995|1996|round=-1}} | ||
| discontinued = {{End date and age|1997|01}} | | discontinued = {{End date and age|1997|01}} | ||
| | | units_sold = 1000 – BeBox Dual603-66<br />800 – BeBox Dual603e-133<ref name=production>[http://testou.free.fr/www.beatjapan.org/mirror/www.be.com/support/qandas/faqs/faq-0261.html The BeBox, General, FAQ, How many BeBoxes were sold before they were discontinued?] Be, Inc.</ref> | ||
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| os = [[BeOS]] | | os = [[BeOS]] | ||
| power = 100–240 volt AC single-phase | | power = 100–240 volt AC single-phase | ||
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| cpu = 2× [[PowerPC 600#PowerPC 603|PowerPC 603]] @ 66 MHz, or<br>2× [[PowerPC 600#PowerPC 603e and 603ev|PowerPC 603e]] @ 133 MHz<ref name=bbdatasheet>[http://testou.free.fr/www.beatjapan.org/mirror/www.be.com/products/bebox/dual603ds.html Be Product Datasheet], The BeBox Dual603, BeBox Dual603-66, BeBox Dual603-133</ref> | | cpu = 2× [[PowerPC 600#PowerPC 603|PowerPC 603]] @ 66 MHz, or<br>2× [[PowerPC 600#PowerPC 603e and 603ev|PowerPC 603e]] @ 133 MHz<ref name=bbdatasheet>[http://testou.free.fr/www.beatjapan.org/mirror/www.be.com/products/bebox/dual603ds.html Be Product Datasheet], The BeBox Dual603, BeBox Dual603-66, BeBox Dual603-133</ref> | ||
| memory = Up to 256 MB (Up to eight 72-pin SIMMs) | | memory = Up to 256 MB (Up to eight 72-pin SIMMs) | ||
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| connectivity = | | connectivity = | ||
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| dimensions = 15.68 in × 8.28 in × 18.15 in<br />39.8 cm × 21.0 cm × 46.1 cm | | dimensions = 15.68 in × 8.28 in × 18.15 in<br />39.8 cm × 21.0 cm × 46.1 cm | ||
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The '''BeBox''' is a discontinued [[ | The '''BeBox''' is a discontinued [[workstation]] from [[Be Inc.]], running the company's [[operating system]], later named [[BeOS]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Be |url=https://www.gbnet.net/public/be/acrobat/AboutBe.pdf |website=www.gbnet.net}}</ref> It has two [[PowerPC]] CPUs, its I/O board has a custom "GeekPort", and the front bezel has "[[Blinkenlights]]". | ||
The BeBox debuted in October 1995 with dual [[PowerPC 603]] at 66 MHz.<ref>{{cite magazine | The BeBox debuted in October 1995 with dual [[PowerPC 603]] at 66 MHz.<ref>{{cite magazine | ||
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== I/O board == | == I/O board == | ||
The I/O board offers four [[serial port|serial ports]] (9-pin [[D-sub]]), a [[PS/2 port|PS/2 mouse port]], and two joystick ports (15-pin D-sub).{{ | The I/O board offers four [[serial port|serial ports]] (9-pin [[D-sub]]), a [[PS/2 port|PS/2 mouse port]], and two joystick ports (15-pin D-sub).<ref>{{Cite web |title=beunited.org - Open Standards BeOS-compatible Operating Systems - the BeBox |url=https://www.beunited.org/bebook/ |access-date=2025-08-12 |website=www.beunited.org}}</ref> | ||
There are four [[DIN connector|DIN]] [[MIDI]] ports (two in, two out), two stereo pairs of [[RCA connector|RCA connectors]] audio line-level input and output, and a pair of 3.5 mm stereo [[Phone connector (audio)|phone jacks]] for microphone input and headphone output. There are also internal audio connectors: 5-pin strip for the audio CD line-level playback, and two 4-pin strips for microphone input and headphone output. The audio is produced with a 16-bit DAC stereo sound system capable of 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz.<ref name=wizards_be /> | There are four [[DIN connector|DIN]] [[MIDI]] ports (two in, two out), two stereo pairs of [[RCA connector|RCA connectors]] audio line-level input and output, and a pair of 3.5 mm stereo [[Phone connector (audio)|phone jacks]] for microphone input and headphone output. There are also internal audio connectors: 5-pin strip for the audio CD line-level playback, and two 4-pin strips for microphone input and headphone output. The audio is produced with a 16-bit DAC stereo sound system capable of 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz.<ref name=wizards_be /> | ||
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[[Category:Computer-related introductions in 1995]] | [[Category:Computer-related introductions in 1995]] | ||
[[Category:Computer workstations]] | [[Category:Computer workstations]] | ||
[[Category:PowerPC computers]] | [[Category:PowerPC computers]] | ||