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PowerBook Model: (Mac Portable)- (A.K.A. Laguna or Riveria or Malibu or Esprit or Guiness. Backlitconfiguration: Aruba or Lobe Shack or Mulligan)

Began: 9/20/1989

Original Price: $6, 500

Specs

  • 68000 @ 16 Mhz
  • FPU & PMMU: none
  • RAM: 1 MB logic board with 1 slot available for 1-8MB or RAM. RAM sizes: 1-8 MB. Max RAM: 9 MB
  • No L1 or L2 cache
  • Data Path: 16 bit
  • Ports/inputs/outputs: 1 ADB, 1 DB-19 floppy drive (1.44MB), 1 DB-25 SCSI port, 1 printer port, 1 modem port and 1 speaker port
  • Shipped with 0-40 MB HD (SCSI)
  • Electrical: 5 watts max, 13 Amps, 17.1 Btu's per hr. 70-270 volts, 48-62 Hz (Freq. Range) and a lead acid battery (softpower supported)
  • 15.8 Ibs @ 4.05" H x 15.25" W x 14. 83" D
  • LCD screen @ a pixel resolution of 640 x 400 B&W active matrix (backlit after 2/91)
  • OS 6.0.4 through to 7.5.5 supported*

* According to Apple Computers Inc®. Earlier and/or later operating systems may be supported.

 
       

Frequently Asked Questions:

    1. Can I upgrade the processor?
    2. How large of a hard drive will the Mac Portable hold?
    3. What is the most functional and effiecient OS to run on the Mac Portable?
    4. What other upgrade options do I have?
    5. Any defects?