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The Assistive Technology
Freestyle, created in partnership with Frogdesign, is a
"tablet" style portable computer, specifically designed for
people with disabilities. It features a 100 MHz PowerPC 603e
processor, up-to 64 MB of RAM and a 2.1 GB hard drive, all
standard Macintosh multimedia technologies, a
touch-sensitive color active-matrix screen, and a custom
interface which includes an onscreen keyboard. |
Introduction Date: | September 1, 1997 | Discontinued Date: | December 31, 1999 |
Processor Type: | PowerPC 603e | Processor Speed: | 100 MHz |
Processor Upgrade: | Non-Upgradable | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 603e |
System Bus Speed: | 33.3 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | 33.3 MHz |
ROM Size: | 4 MB | Data Path: | 64-bit |
Level 1 Cache: | 32k | Level 2 Cache: | N/A |
RAM Type: | 70 ns DRAM card | VRAM Type: | VRAM card |
Standard RAM: | 16, 32, 64 MB | Maximum RAM: | 64 MB |
Motherboard RAM: | 8 MB | RAM Slots: | 1 (PB 53xx) |
Standard VRAM: | 512k (optional) | Maximum VRAM: | 1 MB |
Standard Hard Drive: | 750 MB, 2.1 GB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | IDE |
Standard CD-ROM: | 12X | Standard Disk: | None 1. |
Standard Modem: | N/A 2. | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
Case Type: | Tablet | Form Factor: | Freestyle |
Exp. Slots: | 1 PC Card | Exp. Bays (Free): | N/A |
Battery Type: | Intelligent NiMH | Battery Life: | 2.5 - 4.5 hours |
Built-in Display: | 10.4" Color 3. | Supported MacOS: | 7.5.2-7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 4. |
Dimensions: | 11.5 x 9.75 x 1.9 5. | Avg. Weight: | 7.0 lbs. |
Original Price: | US$5000 | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
Notes: |
1.
External disk drive option available. 2. External modem option available. 3. Touch sensitive, 10.4" color active-matrix display. 4. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 5. In inches, height x width x depth. 6. Photo Credit: Assistive Technology. |
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