Microprocessor
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* 100-MHz PowerPC 603e
Memory
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* 8 MB of RAM, expandable to 64 MB
(Note: The 8 MB from Apple is soldered onto the logic board. There is one RAM
card expansion slot for expanding memory.)
Storage
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* Built-in removable Apple SuperDrive 1.4 MB floppy disk drive, which uses
high-density floppy disks and reads, writes, and formats Macintosh,
Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS disks
* Internal 500 MB hard disk drive
* Expansion bay for third-party solutions such as an additional hard disk
drive or magneto-optical drive (PC Card storage tray included in box may
be inserted into this bay to reduce weight by 0.4 lb.)
Display
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* 9.5-in. (diagonal) backlit, passive-matrix display
* Resolution: 640 by 480 pixels with 16 levels of gray
Battery
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* Nickel-Metal-Hydride battery provides 2.5 to 4.5 hours of use before recharge
* Battery recharges in 2 hours while computer is shut down or in sleep
mode; 4 hours while running
* PowerBook Control Strip lets you monitor time remaining, charge status,
and battery usage
PC Card slots (PCMCIA)
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* Two PC Card slots that can accommodate two Type I or II PC Cards or one
Type III PC Card
* Lets you add industry-standard PC Cards such as Ethernet networking, a
wired or wireless modem, storage, or other capabilities Expansion bay
* IDE connector for third-party solutions such as an additional hard
drive, a magneto-optical drive, and other devices
* Power lines for connection of an internal AC adapter and other
third-party solutions
Ports
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* One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
* One serial (RS-422) port
* One SCSI port for connecting as many as six external devices
(including CD-ROM)
* One power adapter port
* Stereo sound input port
* Stereo sound output port
* Video output port
Networking
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* Serial/LocalTalk port for AppleTalk connections to networks and printers
* Ethernet networking through PC Cards
* Ultra-easy file sharing through infrared technology*without cable
connections or time-consuming setup; supports AppleTalk protocol
Built-in stereo sound
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* 16-bit, CD-quality stereo sound capable of driving headphones or
external speakers
* Built-in speaker and integrated microphone
* Digital-to-analog conversion sampled at 44.1, 22.05, or 11.025 kHz
* 16 bit, audio line-in for recording
Video output
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* 8-bit video output port to support external color displays*compatible
with most Apple, VGA, and SVGA monitors (upgradable to greater bit
depths through third-party solutions)
Security
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* Includes a security slot that secures the system, battery, and expansion
bay (requires a third- party accessory)
* Includes password protection software
Keyboard and Apple trackpad
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* Built-in, full-size keyboard with 76 (U.S.) or 77 (ISO) keys, including
12 function keys and integrated palm rest
* Power button on keyboard
* Solid-state Apple trackpad provides precise cursor control in response
to the movement of the user*s fingertip over its surface; sensing of
movement and acceleration is easily adjustable through a control panel
Disability access
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* System software includes CloseView and Easy Access, and provides the
ability to substitute visual cue for beep
Electrical requirements
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* Line voltage: 100 to 240 volts AC
* Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
ADB power requirements
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* Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 200 mA
Environmental requirements
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* Operating temperature: 41 degrees to 95 degrees F
(5 degrees to 35 degrees C)
* Storage temperature: *13 degrees to 140 degrees F
(*25 degrees to 60 degrees C)
* Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
* Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)
* Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft. (4,722 m)
Size and weight
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* Height: 2.0 in. (5.1 cm)
* Width: 11.5 in. (29.2 cm)
* Depth: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
* Weight: 5.9 lb. (2.7 kg)
Article Change History:
26 Aug 1996 - Changed title.
01 Aug 1996 - Added keyword.
04 Oct 1995 - Updated battery information.