Apple PowerBook 2400c/180 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/180 -- codenamed Comet -- features a 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.3 GB hard drive in an attractive, compact black case with a 10.4" color active-matrix display.
At least partially because of a sleek external disk drive, this model weighs only 4.4 pounds (2 kg), which makes it even lighter than the PowerBook Duo 2300c/100, discontinued two years earlier.
The PowerBook 2400c/180 built-in display supports 16-bit color and the computer also can mirror up-to 16-bit color on an external display.
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| Introduction Date: |
May 8, 1997 |
Discontinued Date: |
March 14, 1998 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1997. |
| Processor Speed: |
180 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 603e |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
PowerBook 2400 PDS |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
40 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
256k |
| RAM Type: |
SO-DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
60 ns |
| Details: |
Supports a single 60 ns, 144-pin SO-DIMM module. |
| Standard RAM: |
16 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
112 MB* |
| Details: |
*Apple formally supports a maximum of 80 MB of memory in this model. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually supports 112 MB of memory with the 16 MB of onboard RAM and a 96 MB memory module.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
16 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
*Default video function provided by onboard VRAM. |
| Standard VRAM: |
1 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
1 MB of onboard VRAM cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
10.4" Color |
Native Resolution: |
800x600 |
| Details: |
10.4" color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) SVGA LCD. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Mirroring Only |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
800x600 |
| Details: |
This model can mirror the internal display at 800x600 on an external display. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
1.3 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
ATA |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (External) |
| Standard Modem: |
N/A |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 Type II PC Card* |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
*2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III). |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
PowerBook 2400 |
| Apple Order No: |
M5241LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
PowerBook 2400 |
| Apple Model No: |
N/A |
Gestalt ID: |
307 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and 307 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
29 W h LiIon |
Battery Life: |
2-5 Hours |
| Original Mac OS: |
7.6 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.6-9.1 |
| Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
For systems capable of running older versions of the Mac OS -- as well as modern ones -- please see site sponsor OHS. OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 applications. |
| Dimensions: |
1.9 x 10.5 x 8.4 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (4.8 cm, 26.7 cm, 21.3 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$3500 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*As a collectors item, this model may still retain value.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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