PowerBook 180

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: Converse, Dartanian

Gestalt ID: 33

Minimum OS: 7.1

Maximum OS: 7.6.1

Introduced: October 1992

Terminated: May 1994


Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68030

CPU Speed: 33 MHz

FPU: 68882

Bus Speed: 33 MHz

Register Width: 32-bit

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

ROM: 1 MB

RAM Type: unique

Minimum RAM Speed: 85 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 14 MB

Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction

Expansion Slots: modem


Video

Screen: Active Matrix 10" grayscale LCD

Max Resolution: 4-bit 640x400


Storage

Hard Drive: 80-160 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive


Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: HDI-30

Audio In: mono 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono 8 bit


Miscellaneous

Power: 17 Watts

Dimensions: 2.25" H x 11.25" W x 9.3" D

Weight: 6.8 lbs.


Released in October 1992, the PowerBook 180 replaced the 160, But was faster and had a FPU. The 180 cost $4,110 and was discontinued in May of 1994.

Picture Credits:
John Greenleigh/Flipside Studios