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The Apple Macintosh Backlit Portable features a 16 MHz 68HC000 processor and 1 MB or 3 MB of RAM, and the option of a 40 MB hard drive in a boxy portable case with a 9.8" monochrome active-matrix display. The Backlit Portable is almost identical to the Portable, but the Backlit version has a backlit display and accepts different RAM cards.
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| Introduction Date: | February 11, 1991 | Discontinued Date: | October 21, 1991 |
| Processor Type: | 68HC000 | Processor Speed: | 16 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | N/A | FPU: | N/A |
| System Bus Speed: | 16 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | N/A |
| ROM Size: | 256k | Data Path: | 16-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | N/A | Level 2 Cache: | N/A |
| RAM Type: | 100 ns PSRAM card | VRAM Type: | Built-in |
| Standard RAM: | 1 MB, 3 MB | Maximum RAM: | 8 MB 1. |
| Motherboard RAM: | 1 MB | RAM Slots: | 1 (Portable) |
| Standard VRAM: | N/A | Maximum VRAM: | N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: | None, 40 MB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | N/A |
| Standard CD-ROM: | N/A | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (auto) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
| Case Type: | Portable (Lt. Gray) | Form Factor: | Macintosh Portable |
| Exp. Slots: | Modem | Exp. Bays (Free): | None |
| Battery Type: | Lead-acid | Battery Life: | 3-6 hours |
| Built-in Display: | 9.8" Monochrome 2. | Supported MacOS: | 6.0.8-7.5.1,7.5.3-7.5.5 |
| Dimensions: | 4.0 x 15.25 x 14.8 3. | Avg. Weight: | 15.8 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $6500 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A 4. |
| Notes: |
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Accepts 1 MB, 3 MB, 5 MB, and 7 MB PSRAM cards. 2. 9.8" Monochrome active-matrix (1-bit, black & white) LCD. 3. In inches, height x width x depth (while closed). 4. As a collector's item it may retain value. 5. Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (MacUser Magazine Ad). |
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