Power Macintosh 8500
Background
The 8500 brought 604 power and the PCI architecture to the mid-range, also boasting impressive AV features. The 8500 included a 24-bit composite and S-video input and output. The processor of the 8500 shipped on a removable daughtercard. The 8500 came in a mini-tower case, sold for $4000 U.S., and was "speed bumped" to 132 and 150 MHz in April 1996. It was speed bumped again to a 180 MHz 604e processor in August, and was replaced in early 1997 by the 8600.
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Key Specs
DisplayTower / Desktop
ChipPowerPC 604
MemoryNone / Max 1.0 GB
Storage1.0 - 2.0 GB
Weight11.3 kg
Full Specifications
Basic Info
Release Date1995.08
Introduced1995 8
Discontinued1997 2
Original Price$3,999 - $4,099 (8500/120)
OS SupportSystem 7.5.2 (System Enabler 701 v1.2) ~ Mac OS 9.1
Support StatusDiscontinued
Chip & Storage
ChipPowerPC 604（120 / 132 / 150 / 180 MHz, 32 -bit architecture, 1 core per processor, Built-in FPU）
MemoryNone / Max 1.0 GB
Storage1.0 - 2.0 GB
Hard Drive Interface1 - Internal Fast SCSI bus (Up to 10 MB/s), 1 - External SCSI bus (Up to 5 MB/s)
FirmwareOpen Firmware with Macintosh ROM
Graphics Memory2 - 4 MB
Display
Screen TypeTower / Desktop
ResolutionUp to 1280 x 1024 pixels ×
Connectivity & Expansion
Expansion Slots3 - PCI, 1 - DAV
Backup Battery3.6 V Lithium
Power Consumption225 W
Body & Dimensions
Width19.6 mm
Height35.6 mm
Thickness40 mm
Weight11.3 kg
Color
Available Colors
Model Identifier
Model IDM3409