PowerBook 180c

Overview

The PowerBook 180c added an active matrix 256-color screen to the already popular PB 180. The color screen took its toll on the battery, reducing usable life to about 1 hour.

Details

• introduced June 1993 at $4,160; discontinued February 1994
• requires System 7.1 or later
• 33MHz 68030 CPU; 68882 FPU
• 4MB RAM, expandable to 8MB using a special 100ns pseudostatic RAM card
• 80MB or 120MB hard drive standard
• ADB port for keyboard and mouse
• DIN-8 serial ports on back of computer
• PowerBook SCSI connector on back of computer
• proprietary modem slot
• weight: 7.1 pounds

Cautions

• Serial port limited to 57.6kbps; use of a 56k modem is not recommended.