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The BeBox is a discontinued workstation 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".

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Personal computer.image
Samsung SyncMaster 191T and BeBox 20081114.jpg
Personal computer.caption
This BeBox has an aftermarket monitor.
Personal computer.manufacturer
Be Inc.
Personal computer.type
Workstation
Personal computer.release_date
BeBox Dual603-66: BeBox Dual603e-133:
Personal computer.price
BeBox Dual603-66 BeBox Dual603e-133
Personal computer.units_sold
1000 – BeBox Dual603-66800 – BeBox Dual603e-133
Personal computer.os
BeOS
Personal computer.power
100–240 volt AC single-phase
Personal computer.cpu
2× PowerPC 603 @ 66 MHz, or2× PowerPC 603e @ 133 MHz
Personal computer.memory
Up to 256 MB (Up to eight 72-pin SIMMs)
Personal computer.dimensions
15.68 in × 8.28 in × 18.15 in39.8 cm × 21.0 cm × 46.1 cm

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Bebox Face.jpg
Height
39.8
Width
21.0
Mains voltage
240
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BeBox
thickness
46.1
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11 sections
Contents
  • CPU configuration
  • Main board
  • I/O board
  • GeekPort
  • "Blinkenlights"
  • Market
  • Prototype
  • Linux
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

The BeBox is a discontinued workstation 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".

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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