BeBox
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This article is about the personal computer. For the router, see Be Unlimited.
The BeBox is a discontinued personal computer from Be Inc., running the company's operating system, later named BeOS.[5] It has two PowerPC CPUs, its I/O board has a custom "GeekPort", and the front bezel has "Blinkenlights".
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Manufacturer | Be Inc. |
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Type | Workstation |
Release date | BeBox Dual603-66: October 3, 1995; 28 years ago (1995-10-03)[1] BeBox Dual603e-133: August 5, 1996; 27 years ago (1996-08-05)[2] |
Introductory price | BeBox Dual603-66 US$1,600 (equivalent to $3,200 in 2023) BeBox Dual603e-133 US$2,995 (equivalent to $5,820 in 2023) |
Discontinued | January 1997; 27 years ago (1997-01) |
Units sold | 1000 – BeBox Dual603-66 800 – BeBox Dual603e-133[3] |
Operating system | BeOS |
CPU | 2× PowerPC 603 @ 66 MHz, or 2× PowerPC 603e @ 133 MHz[4] |
Memory | Up to 256 MB (Up to eight 72-pin SIMMs) |
Power | 100–240 volt AC single-phase |
Dimensions | 15.68 in × 8.28 in × 18.15 in 39.8 cm × 21.0 cm × 46.1 cm |
Website | Archived 1996-10-20 at the Wayback Machine |
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The BeBox debuted in October 1995 with dual PowerPC 603 at 66 MHz.[6] The processors were upgraded to 133 MHz in August 1996 (BeBox Dual603e-133). Production was halted in January 1997,[7][8] following the port of BeOS to the Macintosh, for the company to concentrate on software. Be sold around 1,000 66 MHz BeBoxes and 800 133 MHz BeBoxes.[3]