BeBox

The BeBox is a discontinued personal computer from Be Inc., running the company's operating system, later named BeOS. It has two PowerPC CPUs, its I/O board has a custom "GeekPort", and the front bezel has "Blinkenlights".

BeBox
This BeBox has an aftermarket monitor.
ManufacturerBe Inc.
TypeWorkstation
Release dateBeBox Dual603-66: October 3, 1995 (1995-10-03)
BeBox Dual603e-133: August 5, 1996 (1996-08-05)
Introductory priceBeBox Dual603-66 US$1,600 (equivalent to $3,070 in 2022)
BeBox Dual603e-133 US$2,995 (equivalent to $5,590 in 2022)
DiscontinuedJanuary 1997 (1997-01)
Units sold1000 – BeBox Dual603-66
800 – BeBox Dual603e-133
Operating systemBeOS
CPUPowerPC 603 @ 66 MHz, or
PowerPC 603e @ 133 MHz
MemoryUp to 256 MB (Up to eight 72-pin SIMMs)
Power100–240 volt AC single-phase
Dimensions15.68 in × 8.28 in × 18.15 in
39.8 cm × 21.0 cm × 46.1 cm
WebsiteArchived 1996-10-20 at the Wayback Machine

The BeBox debuted in October 1995 with dual PowerPC 603 at 66 MHz. The processors were upgraded to 133 MHz in August 1996 (BeBox Dual603e-133). Production was halted in January 1997, 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.

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