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The Apple Macintosh PowerBook 100, codesigned by Apple and Sony, features a 16 MHz 68HC000 processor, 4 MB of RAM, and either a 20 MB, 40 MB, or 80 MB hard drive in a compact portable case with a 9.0" monochrome passive-matrix display and an external disk drive (not pictured). Basically, the PowerBook 100 is a redesigned version of the Backlit Portable in a smaller case that only weighs five pounds, a full ten pounds lighter than its predecessor.
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| Introduction Date: | October 21, 1991 | Discontinued Date: | August 3, 1992 |
| 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: | 4 MB | Maximum RAM: | 8 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: | 2 MB | RAM Slots: | 1 (PB 100 series) |
| Standard VRAM: | N/A | Maximum VRAM: | N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 20, 40, 80 MB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | SCSI |
| Standard CD-ROM: | N/A | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (external) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
| Case Type: | Portable (Med. Gray) | Form Factor: | Mac PowerBook 100 |
| Exp. Slots: | Modem | Exp. Bays (Free): | None |
| Battery Type: | PB 100 Lead-Acid | Battery Life: | 2-4 hours |
| Built-in Display: | 9.0" Monochrome 1. | Supported MacOS: | 7.0.1-7.5.1,7.5.3-7.5.5 |
| Dimensions: | 1.8 x 11.0 x 8.5 2. | Avg. Weight: | 5.1 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $2500 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A 3. |
| Notes: |
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9.0" Monochrome passive-matrix (1-bit) supertwist LCD
display. 2. In inches, height x width x depth (while closed). 3. As a collector's item it may retain value. 4. Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc (MacUser Magazine Ad). |
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