PowerBook 100

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PowerBook 100 Gestalt ID: 24
Apple code name	Asahi, Derringer, Rosebud
Date released	October 1991
Date discontinued	August 1992
Processor and speed	Motorola 68HC000 at 15.667 MHz
System software	System 6.0.8L - Mac OS 7.5.5
Price at release	USD 2,500

Contents 1 Basic Introduction 1.1 Dimensions, Weight and Colour 1.2 Logic Board, Memory and Storage Devices 1.3 Video and Graphics 1.4 Audio 1.5 Ports 1.6 Networking 1.7 Electricity consumption 2 Reactions and Views 3 Special Notes 4 Miscellaneous 5 Sources

[edit] Basic Introduction

[edit] Dimensions, Weight and Colour

• Dimensions: 1.8" x 11" x 8.5" (4.57 cm x 27.94 cm x 21.59 cm)
• Weight: 5.1 pounds (2.3 kg)
• Colour: gray

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[edit] Logic Board, Memory and Storage Devices

• Bus: 16 MHz
• ROM: 256 kB
• PMMU:
• FPU: None
• Built-in RAM: 2 MB pseudo-static, 100ns
• Soldered RAM:
• RAM expansion options: up to 8 MB
• Hard drive size: 20 or 40 MB 2.5" SCSI drive, upgradable to ~1 GB
• Floppy drive: External 1.4 MB drive, HDI-20 connector
• Optical media drive: None

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[edit] Video and Graphics

• Built-in display: 9" FSTN supertwist passive-matrix, CCFL backlight
• VRAM:
• Graphics card:
• Resolution: 640 x 400
• Colour depth: 1-bit

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[edit] Audio

• Sound input: None
• Sound output: 8-bit mono

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[edit] Ports

• SCSI: One (HDI-30)
• Other ports: Floppy (HDI-20), 3.5 mm mono socket (audio out), serial port (RS-422 for printer/modem)

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[edit] Networking

• AppleTalk version:
• LocalTalk:
• Other networking options:

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[edit] Electricity consumption

• Amperes:
• Volts:
• Watts: 17 W
• Internal battery life:
• Rechargeable battery life:

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[edit] Reactions and Views

[edit] Special Notes

[edit] Miscellaneous

[edit] Sources

• LowEndMac
• Jag's House
• PB100 FAQ