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Apple PowerBook Duo 230 Specs

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Apple PowerBook Duo 230The Apple PowerBook Duo 230 features a 33 MHz 68030 processor, 4 MB of RAM and an 80 MB or 120 MB hard drive in a compact, lightweight portable case with a 9.1" grayscale passive-matrix "Supertwist" display.

The PowerBook Duo series provides both a portable computer and the and the option to set up a full-powered desktop Macintosh by plugging the notebook into a compatible Duo Dock.


  • Tech Specs
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October 19, 1992 July 27, 1994
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 1992.
33 MHz 68030
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path.
Soldered None*
Details: *When docked, this model can use an FPU, if provided by a compatible Duo Dock.
33 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 1 MB
Details: N/A
0.5k N/A
Details: N/A
DRAM Card* 70 ns
Details: *Supports a single 70 ns DRAM card.
4 MB 28 MB*
Details: *With a 32 MB memory card installed, the 4 MB of onboard memory cannot be addressed.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
4 MB 1 (Duo)
Details: N/A
Dedicated* Onboard
Details: *Video function provided by onboard 80 ns VRAM.
N/A N/A
Details: The video cannot be upgraded.
9.1" Grayscale 640x400
Details: 9.1" grayscale passive-matrix (4-bit, 16 grays) Supertwist LCD with a 640x400 native resolution.
N/A N/A
Details: N/A
80 MB, 120 MB* SCSI
Details: *By default, this model is equipped with an 80 MB or 120 MB internal SCSI hard drive.
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
Modem, Dock (PDS) None
Details: 152-pin PDS provides connectivity to compatible docks.
Notebook PowerBook Duo 210
Details: N/A
M4195LL/A* PowerBook Duo 230
Details: *M4195LL/A refers to this model configured with an 80 MB hard drive. Configured with a 120 MB hard drive is order number M4196LL/A.
M7777 32
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the M7777 Model Number and 32 Gestalt ID.

For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
Duo NiMH Type I 2.0-4.0 Hours
Details: N/A
7.1 7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
1.4 x 10.9 x 8.5 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Details: In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (3.6 cm, 27.7 cm, 21.6 cm).
US$2610 N/A
Details: Photo Credit: MacUser Magazine, December 1993.


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None None
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None None
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1 None
Details: Single serial port can be used with either a serial printer or modem.
None* None
Details: *Internal modem optional upgrade.
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
None None
Details: N/A
N/A 1
Details: 85V-270V AC, 47-63 Hz Frequency, 25 Max Watts.

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