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The Apple PowerBook Duo 280c features a 33 MHz 68LC040 processor, 4 MB or 12 MB of RAM, and a 320 MB hard drive in a lightweight portable case with a sharp 8.4" color active-matrix display. The PowerBook Duo series provides both a portable computer and the option to set up a full-powered desktop Macintosh with a compatible Duo Dock.
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| Introduction Date: | May 16, 1994 | Discontinued Date: | November 14, 1994 |
| Processor Type: | 68LC040 | Processor Speed: | 33 MHz 1. |
| Processor Upgrade: | N/A | FPU: | N/A |
| System Bus Speed: | 33 MHz 1. | Lookaside Bus Speed: | N/A |
| ROM Size: | 1 MB | Data Path: | 32-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 8k | Level 2 Cache: | N/A |
| RAM Type: | 70 ns DRAM card | VRAM Type: | Built-in (80 ns) |
| Standard RAM: | 4 MB, 12 MB | Maximum RAM: | 40 MB |
| Motherboard RAM: | 4 MB | RAM Slots: | 1 (Duo) |
| Standard VRAM: | N/A | Maximum VRAM: | N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 320 MB | Int. Hard Drive Type: | SCSI |
| Standard CD-ROM: | N/A | Standard Disk: | None |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
| Case Type: | Portable (Med. Gray) | Form Factor: | PowerBook Duo |
| Exp. Slots: | Modem, Dock (PDS) | Exp. Bays (Free): | None |
| Battery Type: | Duo NiMH Type III | Battery Life: | 2.0-4.0 hours |
| Built-in Display: | 8.4" Color 2. | Supported MacOS: | 7.1.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-8.1 |
| Dimensions: | 1.5 x 10.9 x 8.5 3. | Avg. Weight: | 4.8 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $3700, $4750 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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This model is sometimes designated as having a 66 MHz
processor, 2. 8.4" Color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) LCD display. 3. In inches, height x width x depth (while closed). 4. Photo Credit: MacUser Magazine, December 1993. |
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