Chicony MP979

Chicony MP979

The Chicony MP979 is an Intel MMC1-based desktop replacement laptop. The MP978, MP979, and MP989 share a nearly identical design, mainly differing internally. I have far more information on this laptop than what is currently on this page thanks to orphanlaptops, and I'll be adding more soon.

This model was sold as/by: Ergo BigScreen 4

Specifications

Spec Details
CPU CPU Type: MMC1 (or Socket 7 w/ adapter)
- Intel Pentium MMX @150 or 166MHz
- Intel Pentium MMX "Tillamook" @200, 233, or 266MHz
- Intel Pentium II @Up to 366MHz
Chipset Unknown
RAM Type: 3x 144pin slots - 3 support EDO, 2 support SDRAM
Standard: Unknown
Maximum:
If configured w/ Pentium II:
- 192MB EDO
- 256MB SDRAM

If not configured w/ Pentium II:
- 160MB EDO
- 256MB SDRAM
Hard Disk 2.5" IDE
Uses proprietary adapter?: Unknown
Standard: Unknown
Display Options - 12.1" Passive Matrix LCD @800x600
- 12.1" Active Matrix LCD @800x600
- 13.3" Active Matrix LCD @1024x768
- 14.1" Active Matrix LCD @1024x768
Graphics Chipset Chips & Technologies 65555
VRAM: 4MB
Audio Yamaha 711
Main Battery - NiMH (4500mAH)
- Lithium Ion (4200mAH)
CMOS Battery CR1220
Power Supply Unknown
Disk Drives Dual Modular Bays
- Bay 1 holds FDD, LS120, ZIP, 2nd HDD, or 2nd Battery
- Bay 2 holds CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
PC Cards 2x PCMCIA/CardBus Slots
- ZoomVideo Support
Networking Modem (Optional)
Other I/O - 1x Parallel
- 1x Serial
- 1x VGA Out
- 1x PS/2
- 1x Dock Connector
- 2x USB 1.x
- 1x MIDI/Game Port
- 1x Video In
- 1x Video Out
- 1x Line In
- 1x Mic In
- 1x Line Out
- Infrared
BIOS Unknown
Pointing Device Trackpad

CPU Switch Block settings and other info will be added soon. For now, see the orphanlaptops page linked above.


Page last updated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/03/2024
Update Reason: page converted to php

Have additional information on this laptop? Want to send me photos to use on the site? Send me an email: macdatnet@gmail.com


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