Microprocessor
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* 66/33-MHz Motorola 68LC040
Memory
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* 4 MB or 8 MB* of RAM, expandable to 36 MB or 40 MB
[Note: The 4 MB or 8 MB (depending on the model) from Apple is soldered to
the logic board. There is one RAM card expansion slot.]
NOTE:
* The PowerBook 190cs/8/500 configuration was discontinued in 9/96.
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
* One expansion bay for third-party solutions such as an additional hard
disk drive or magneto-optical drive
Display
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* 10.4-in. (diagonal) backlit, dual-scan, color display
* Resolution: 640 by 480 pixels with 256 colors
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
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* 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
Battery
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* Nickel-metal-hydride battery provides 2.5 to 4.5 hours of use before
recharge
* Nickel-metal-hydride battery recharges in 2.5 hours while computer is
shut down, in sleep mode, or running
* PowerBook Control Strip lets you monitor time remaining, charge status,
and battery usage
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
* One power adapter port
* Stereo sound output port
* Video output port (optional)
Networking
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* Serial/LocalTalk port for AppleTalk connections to networks and printers
* Ethernet networking through PC Cards
* Optional infrared technology allows for 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
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 improved 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 improved Apple trackpad lets you use the trackpad to select,
open or close, and drag without using the trackpad button
Upgrades
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* 100-MHz PowerPC 603e
* 10.4-in. active-matrix, color display (requires PowerPC upgrade)
* Infrared technology for easy file sharing
* Video-out to support external displays*compatible with most Apple VGA,
and SVGA monitors (Apple 8-bit solution available; third-party solution
for greater bit depths)
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 220 volts AC
* Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Environmental Requirements
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* Operating temperature: 41 degrees to 95 degrees F
(5 degrees to 35 degrees C)
* Storage temperature: 14 degrees to 140 degrees F
(*10 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: 2.2 in. (5.3 cm)
* Width: 11.5 in. (29.2 cm)
* Depth: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
* Weight: 6.3 lb. (2.9 kg)
Article Change History:
11 Sep 1996 - Added information about discontinued configuration.
05 Oct 1995 - Updated battery information.
25 Aug 1995 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.