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Mac Clones: VisionPower: PowerExpress 160 Specs | Ports

VisionPower PowerExpress

The VisionPower PowerExpress 160, based on the Tanzania architecture co-developed by Apple and Motorola, features a 160 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 8 MB of RAM, and a 1.0 GB hard drive in an industry-standard desktop case. The Tanzania logic board, in addition to standard ADB ports, provides PS/2 keyboard ports and an SVGA monitor port instead of the standard Mac monitor port. This model was sold throughout Asia, but since VisionPower does not have an official website, none of this information has been verified for accuracy.


Introduction Date: March 13, 1997 Discontinued Date: December 31, 1997
Processor Type: PowerPC 603e  Processor Speed: 160 MHz 
Processor Upgrade: Third-Party 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: 256k
RAM Type: 60 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: 1 MB VRAM DIMM
Standard RAM: 8 MB Maximum RAM: 160 MB 1.
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 3 (1, group of 2) 2.
Standard VRAM: 1 MB Maximum VRAM: 4 MB
Standard Hard Drive: 1.0 GB Int. Hard Drive Type: IDE-ATA
Standard CD-ROM: 8X (IDE-ATAPI) Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (soft-eject)
Standard Modem: 28.8k (external) Standard Ethernet: N/A
Case Type: Desktop Form Factor: PC (Baby AT)
Exp. Slots: 3 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 1 (5.25"), 2 (3.5") 3.
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 4.
Dimensions: 4.2 x 16.3 x 16.4 5. Avg. Weight: 20 lbs.
Original Price: $1170 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: 1. Memory controller addresses one 32 MB and two 64 MB DIMMs.
2. RAM can not be interleaved to improve performance.
3. All 5.25" bays and one 3.5" bay are external, others are internal.
4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
5. In inches, height x width x depth.
6. Photo Credit: Motorola, Inc.



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