The powerbook 180c was what users had been waiting for. The powerbook 100 series was the released in october 1991. It sported the same external monitor capacity as the cheaper 160, but was faster and had a fpu. These were the first apple computers with expansion features. Underneath the flashy facade were the workings of a basic powerbook 170. Thanks for the guide, i will definitely seek out powerbookmedic for future parts. The powerbook 160 is a portable computer that was released by apple computer along with the powerbook 145 and powerbook 180 in october 1992. This article is from the macintosh for sale faq, by elliotte rusty harold.
Hoping to redeem their reputation, apple contracted with sony to miniaturize the macintosh portable the resultant powerbook 100 is an improvement in almost every way smaller, lighter, and cheaper, while maintaining indentical functionality. The y axis of the trackball mechanism needed some love. Like the pb 160, the 180 has a video out port supporting an external to 16 monitor. The powerbook known as macintosh powerbook before 1997 is a family of macintosh laptop computers designed, manufactured and sold by apple computer, inc. Apple macintosh powerbook 140180 rechargeable battery m55654 sold as is more items from ebay apple imac g3 bondi blue 15 desktop vintage computer aug1998 functioni.
Leadingedge industrial design the sleek exterior is as stunning as ever. The powrbook 160, 165, and 180 are obsolete products. It is in very good condition, with only the port door missing. Iivx powerbook 160 powerbook 180 powerbook duo 210 powerbook duo 230 macintosh color classic powerbook 140 quadra 605 macintosh lc iii. Well i had a pb 160 but sadly it just took a nosedive,the old 100 series pbs they are not worth much but there is still plenty that you can do with them. With the 160, it was the first powerbook to support an external monitor using apples proprietary vid14 connector with an adapter and the first powerbook to support more than 8 mb of ram. Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180 computers apple computer on. See more ideas about old computers, apple products and apple. Getting started with your macintosh powerbook 140 170. Chapter 1 macintosh powerbook 100 hardware the macintosh powerbook 100 is a new notebookclass, batteryoperated, portable computer.
Macintosh for sale ill give a few numbers i consider current as of fall, 1995. The reason i am asking is because i would like to sell. Apple macintosh powerbook 140 180 rechargeable battery model m5654. Introduced in july 1994, the powerbook 150 was apples first truly affordable powerbook. Macintosh powerbook 140170 rechargeable battery pn m5417 see more like this. The macintosh powerbook 170 and 180 revisited duration. Vintage apple color m1297 highresolution rgb monitor collectible macintosh. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 computer computing history. During its lifetime, the powerbook went through several major revisions and redesigns, often being the first to incorporate features that would later become standard in competing laptops. Powerbook 160165180 series powerbook 160, powerbook 165, powerbook 180. Apple vintage computers and mainframes for sale ebay.
Although its internal architecture is based on the architecture of the backlit macintosh portable, the macintosh powerbook 100 is a. This model, the powerbook 170, was the highend version of apples first powerbook models introduced in late 1991, and much easier to tote than the macintosh portable at around 7 pounds. For most systems, sentimental values tend to be higher than resale prices. These machines caused a stir in the industry with their compact dark grey cases, use of a trackball, and the clever positioning of the keyboard which left room for palmrests on either side of the pointing device. Obsolete product s and their service parts are no longer available for purchase from appl e computer, and information about these products is. The 16 grey scale version of the 180 was definitely a power machine but, just like the powerbook 165, apple had a new element to throw into the mix. The apple macintosh powerbook 180 features a 33 mhz 68030 processor and 68882 fpu coprocessor, 4 mb of ram, either an 80 mb or 120 mb hard drive, and. Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180.
One slot available for optional rj11 modem port powerbook express modem, 14,400 bps audio out jack. At the time, it constituted the new topoftherange model, replacing the previous powerbook 170. Released in october 1992, the powerbook 180 replaced the 170 at the top of the line. In your professional opinion, is it worth the risk to try to salvage the original ac adapter and resolder the possibly leaking capacitors by cracking the adapter open. Apple macintosh powerbook 180c computer computing history. The powerbook 180 is a portable computer released by apple computer, inc.
Apples first color laptop, the powerbook 165c was a disappointment. At the time, it constituted the midrange model replacing the previous powerbook 140 in processing power. Heres how you can determine how much your old mac is worth. How much is your macintosh plus computer worth answers. Apple powerbook 180 photos, specs, and price engadget. A powerbook 180 is a great computer, and is of value to anyone into retro mac stuff. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop computer m4440 wpower adopter apple display adapter 6220721 5900796a hdi45 db15 used perform apple macintosh powerbook 180 vintage retro laptop. Altos 515 ad altos acs 80002 apple ii apple ii plus apple c apple iie apple iie platinum apple iii apple lisa 2 apple macintosh apple macintosh portable apple powerbook 170 asr 33 teletype atari 400 atari 800 bondwell 2 coleco adam columbia vp commodore 128 commodore 64 commodore amiga 500 commodore amiga 4000 commodore pet 2001 commodore. Apple powerbook 100 released in 1991 and the apple powerbook g3 series were introduced in 1997. With a 33 mhz cpu and improved screen, it replaced the pb 170 and was in very high demand through its life. An identical machine to the powerbook 180, the 180c offered major advancement. The video repair guide for the mac mini was accurate and easy to follow. In 1993, the powerbook 165c was the first powerbook with a color screen, later followed by the 180c.
In 1994, the last true member of the 100series form factor. All powerbook models all 1992 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180 computers. To date, the jlpga is the only powerbook 170 worth some serious coin. Vintage apple macintosh powerbook 140 165 170 180c series laptop pick your parts. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop computer works ac adapter lots more.
Vintage genuine apple plain talk microphone mac macintosh. Released eight months after the 180, the 180c was exactly the same under the hood as the 180 but it sported a 256 colour active matrix display. An original 128k mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. Macintosh powerbook floppy drive expansion bay module m3592. I have a macintosh powerbook duo 2300 with docking station and monitor,original mouse and. Like the powerbook 160, the 180 has a video out port supporting an external. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop computer m4440 wpower adopter apple display adapter 6220721 5900796a hdi45 db15 used perform. The vintage mac museum how much is my old mac worth. You probably could even sell it for ten or twenty bucks. The 15inch powerbook g4 comes with all the refinements and esthetic touches that make it the most coveted fullfeatured notebook computer on the planet. How much is your old vintage apple mac computer worth. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 the powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit active matrix display.
The powerbook 100 was also ahead of its time in being the first mac ever. The powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit 16shade active matrix display. The apple macintosh portable from 1989 was apples first portable computer, but it was a huge, heavy, beast of burden, weighing in at over 15 pounds. Its always to a large extent a value judgment, and my criteria for greatness. One of the departments handed off a gorgeous lingraphica rebranded powerbook 180 to me.
Macintosh powerbook 180 vintage apple laptop for sale. The powerbook 1400 series is easily upgradeable allowing you to change various parts including the ram, hard drive, battery, and cd rom. To date, the jlpga is the only powerbook 170 worth some serious. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop 1993 model m4440 for. Jlpga powerbook 170 1992 in 1992, apple manufactured approximately 500 multicolored powerbook 170 models to commemorate the 1992 jlpga golf tournament in japan. As with historic books and manuscripts, the value of a vintage computer is. The powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit active matrix display. Released in october 1996, the macintosh powerbook 1400 series is the first laptop with a cdrom drive. Dont throw it out at least give it away for free there youll have lots of takers. With a 33 mhz cpu and improved screen, it replaced the 25 mhz powerbook 170 and was in very high demand through its sixmonth life.
If powerbook has serial number below fc247xxxxxx or ck247xxxxxx, replace both display and daughterboard. It was never intended to be a powerful machine but what makes it valuable is that only 500 were ever produced. Even macintosh models from the 1990s can be worth quite a bit. A powerbook 100 has a weaker display, but an equally interesting history as it was built by sony. Update macintosh powerbook 180, ac adapter not working. Or would it be a better idea to just buy the knockoff. By comparison, the october 1991 powerbooks came in three configurations. Its case design and features are the same as that of the 170, but it shipped with the more powerful 33 mhz motorola 68030 cpu and motorola 68882 fpu. Lingraphica branded powerbook 180 given to my unofficial. It might be worth something if it has the full 8mb of ram. It was the very first generation of powerbook laptops. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. Like the macintosh portable before it, with the addition of an external color video port missing on the 170, the 180 became a fullfeatured, nocompromises desktop.
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