Powerbook duo 280280c circa 1994 sta apple community. The powerbook duo series provides both a portable computer and the and the option to set up a fullpowered desktop macintosh by plugging the notebook into a compatible duo dock. In principle, with the appropriate software and a sufficient amount of ram one could use a powerbook duo 280280c on the internet. Apple upped the ante by moving from the 68030 to the 68lc040 processor on the duo 280 and 280c in may 1994. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 280c 68lc040 16mb ram. I have recently acquired a powerbook duo 280c with an apple mini dock, a micro dock and a floppy drive. Troubleshooting a powerbook duo 270c apple community. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 280c 68lc040 16mb ram 320mb. Find great deals on ebay for powerbook 180c and powerbook 165c. Powered by the motorola 68lc040 running at 33mhz, the powerbook duo 280 and 280c came with hard drives of between 240 and 320mb. Includes specifications, a description and pictures of every apple computer ever made. The macintosh powerbook duo 2300c had a powerpc 603e processor running at 100mhz and a built in fpu.
Jump to navigation jump to search v v skip to table of contents. Introduced in may 1994, the duo 280 added 040 power to the duo line. Macintosh duo powerbook apple mac os vintage 280c hd ram 8. This is an archive containing all of the most popular macintosh models rom files for emulation purposes, ranging from the first 64k rom from the mac 128k to the 4mb rom files from the bandai pippin or powermac g3, listed below in rom size, then by release date from oldest to newest. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 for parts or repair.
They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c, with the 210 and 230 being the earliest, and 2300c being the final. The hard drive was available with either 750mb or 1gb of space. This listing is for the one with the yellow sticker label of main logic boards. Apple duo powerbook duo for sale apple duo powerbook duo. For your consideration at this auction is a vintage apple macintosh powerbook duo 280c system, with 68lc040 class processor at 33mhz.
The powerbook duo series provides both a portable computer and the and the option to set up a fullpowered desktop macintosh by plugging the notebook into a. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the powerbook duo article. Other than the cpu, this is essentially a duo 270c. The choice of web browsers is limited, and pages will load slowly unless a textbased browser like wannabe is used. A complete powerbook duo system, including dock, is featured prominently throughout seasons five through seven of seinfeld. The powerbook duo 280c looks essentially the same as the duo 270c it replaced, but the 280c has a faster 68lc040 processor, higher maximum ram capacity, and an enhanced battery design. Hopefully you should be able to see all the details in about this computer comments welcome. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device in accordance with the specif. To make the 2300c compatible with duo docks for earlier models, the 100 mhz 64bit powerpc 603e cpu was used on a 33 mhz 32bit bus, which seriously compromised performance. I also have an asantetalk, which acts as a physical bridge between rj45 ethernet and localtalk networks. When the system is plugged in and turned on, it starts up. A new replacement charger for apple macintosh powerbook duo 2300c100 laptop models, with power cable included in the package. The categories relate directly to individual laptops and their parts most important when choosing a replacement part new, used, discounted, laptop, notebook, computer, parts.
Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability its immediate predecessor and apples third smallest laptop, the duo came in seven different models. Another classic product from the company who brought you such terrific products as newton, apple iii, and even powerbook 190. The powerbook duo is a line of small subnotebooks manufactured and sold by apple computer from 1992 until 1997 as a more compact companion to the powerbook line. Ohio state buckeyes football ncaa dog ear 59fifty new era free shipping. The powerbook duo 2300c was apples only powerbook duo based on a powerpc cpu. Outwardly similar in appearance to the 270c, they included a powerpcupgradable motherboard, more memory and hard drive, a type iii battery, and an optional 14.
Unfortunately, the duo series never sold very well in the us, which likely was the primary reason it was discontinued. In the movie hackers 1995, kate libby owns a powerbook duo 280c with a 2300c logic board infamously remarked to have a 28. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 laptop m7777 vintage. A brief history of the company that changed the computing world forever. Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability its immediate predecessor and apples thirdsmallest laptop, the duo came in seven different models. The powerbook duo 210 is a portable notebook personal computer, manufactured by apple computer inc. Expand the powerbook duo was a line of small subnotebooks manufactured and sold by apple computer from 1992 until 1997 as a more compact companion to the powerbook line. I have 2 units to offer see also my other listings. Introduced in may 1994, the duo 280c similar to the 280, with the addition of a 16bit activematrix color screen. The powerbook duo 280 had a 9 grayscale lcd and the powerbook duo 280c had an 8. Vintage rare apple macintosh powerbook rechargeable battery with case m5654. The pds slot handled all docking options and the external floppy drive. The 68lc040 is a low power version of the 68040 with the internal fpu disabled.
The model offered a 33 mhz 68030 processor, 4 mb of ram, and came with either an 80 mb or 120 mb hard drive. Main logic boardapple macintosh powerbook duo 280c280 68lc040 mlb6610051 new never used apple service part this is an old stock apple service parts. Vintage apple macintosh mac powerbook 1400 artistic slide on paper covers. Sold from october 1992 to february 1997, apples powerbook duo series provides both a portable notebook computer and the option to setup a fullpowered desktop macintosh using a compatible duo dock. The duo 280series were the first, and only, 68040powered duos. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 280c 68lc040 16mb ram 320mb hd mac os 8. Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability, the duo came in seven different models. I recently acquired a vintage powerbook duo 270c from ebay and separately purchased a used duo mini dock, hdi20 external floppy disk drive, a hdi30 system style scsi cable with a centronics low density connector and a 24 mb ram upgrade which i recently installed too. However, without an extra dock, a dialup connection is the only option. Find great deals on ebay for powerbook duo and powerbook duo dock. Powerbooks got even smaller in 1992 with the introduction of the powerbook duo series the 210 model is shown here.
For 1994, the duo 250 and 270c were replaced by the duo 280 and 280c. They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c, with the 210 and 230. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 dock charger floppy drive asis for. The powerbook duo 230 was originally introduced in late 1992, and production was discontinued in july of 1994. In addition to being extremely portable, with a relatively small 9. Vintage apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 collectible. They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c. There were expansion slots for a modem and the dock but no included floppy or cdrom drive. Introduced in october 1992, the duo 230 was identical to the 210 with the exception of a faster 33 mhz 68030 processor. They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c, with the.
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