Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop 1993 model m4440 ebay. The powerbook 180c was what users had been waiting for. Like the pb 160, the 180 has a video out port supporting an external to 16 monitor. It was the very first generation of powerbook laptops. I am now catering online solutions as well as solutions for apple hardware and computers. The powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit 16shade active matrix display. The powerbook 140 and 170 were the original powerbook designs, while the powerbook 100 was the result of apple having sent the schematics of the mac portable to sony, who miniaturized the components. It is in very good used condition except missing back port cover. Oct 21, 2019 by comparison, the october 1991 powerbooks came in three configurations. The g3 series was available with a variety of bto options including a 233, 250 or 292 mhz ppc750 processor and either a 12 passivematrix screen, a. The powerbook 180 is the top of the line powerbook from apple with the powerbook 140 series.
Specs include a 68030 processor at 33mhz, an 80120 mb scsi hard drive, and a 1. A powerbook 180 is a great computer, and is of value to anyone into retro mac stuff. The apple macintosh powerbook 180 features a 33 mhz 68030 processor and. Regarding applemacintosh clones during the brief and unsuccessful. At the time, it constituted the midrange model replacing the previous powerbook 140 in processing power. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 the powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit active matrix display. The color macintosh powerbook 180c not 185c unless you mean powerbook 165c w passive matrix lcd verses the active on the 180 series color and grey and as for the powerbooks value is around 20 usd for the 165c and about 2530 for the powerbook 180c. 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. Apple macintosh powerbook 150, 160, 170, 180 ac adapter. As with historic books and manuscripts, the value of a vintage computer is. Released in october 1992, the powerbook 180 replaced the 170 at the top of the line. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 computer computing history. Identical in form factor to the 140, it was the high end of the original powerbook line featuring a faster 25 mhz motorola 68030 processor with floating point unit fpu and a more expensive and significantly better quality 10 in 250 mm active matrix display.
Unlike the completely ridiculous prices youll find in the amco. The powerbook 180 was the first portable mac with a 4bit active matrix display. Vintage apple macintosh powerbook 140 165 170 180c series laptop pick your parts. Macintosh powerbook 140170 rechargeable battery pn m5417 see more like this. An identical machine to the powerbook 180, the 180c offered major advancement. I got home, plugged it in and tried it again, it did not boot. An original 128k mac, truly rare items and prototypes can command hundreds to thousands of dollars. With a 33 mhz cpu and improved screen, it replaced the pb 170 and was in. If youre actually interested in keeping it as a hey thats cool thing youre not going to get enough.
Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180 computers. All powerbook models all 1992 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Although its internal architecture is based on the architecture of the backlit macintosh portable, the macintosh powerbook 100 is a. One slot available for optional rj11 modem port powerbook express modem, 14,400 bps audio out jack. The powerbook 160 is a portable computer that was released by apple computer along with the powerbook 145 and powerbook 180 in october 1992. Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180 computers apple computer on. Chapter 1 macintosh powerbook 100 hardware the macintosh powerbook 100 is a new notebookclass, batteryoperated, portable computer. Mac book power management adventures, charles w moore, book value, 2009. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 working vintage laptop. How much is your old vintage apple mac computer worth. It sported the same external monitor capacity as the cheaper 160, but was faster and had a fpu.
When i first powered it on at the store, it started without any problems. To date, the jlpga is the only powerbook 170 worth some serious coin. The color screen took its toll on the battery, reducing usable life to aboone1 hour. The powerbook 180 is a portable computer released by apple computer, inc. I have a macintosh powerbook duo 2300 with docking station and monitor,original.
Powerbook 160165 180 series powerbook 160, powerbook 165, powerbook 180. Macintosh users guide for macintosh powerbook 160 and 180. The vintage mac museum how much is my old mac worth. Obsolete product s and their service parts are no longer available for purchase from appl e computer, and information about these products is. 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. Replacement ac adapter for apple macintosh powerbook 150, 160, 170, 180 laptops, comes with power cord. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Heres how you can determine how much your old mac is worth. Even macintosh models from the 1990s can be worth quite a bit. At the time, it constituted the new topoftherange model replacing the previous powerbook 170.
Regarding apple macintosh clones during the brief and unsuccessful. Apple macintosh powerbook 180 laptop 1993 model m4440 for. Macintosh powerbook 180 sometimes turns on and sometimes does. Powerbook 160165180 series powerbook 160, powerbook 165, powerbook 180. It was introduced october 1992 and discontinued may 1994. Aug 16, 2009 the macintosh powerbook 170 and 180 revisited duration. The powerbook 100 series was the released in october 1991. Please note that this device is vintage and will not be able to run modern programs or functions. Macintosh powerbook 180 sometimes turns on sometimes not. Apple macintosh powerbook 180c computer computing history. Powerbook 170 1991 the powerbook 100 series replaced the macintosh portable with a truly portable system, and was the first incarnation of the powerbook name and battleship grey color. Over the past 10 years i have attended quite a few events and collected a few books.
Its case design and features are the same as that of the 170, but it shipped with t. Weve added this product to our database but we havent actually tested it yet. An apple macintosh powerbook 160, model m4550, with a 4 mb hard drive. Apple powerbook 180 photos, specs, and price engadget. Jlpga powerbook 170 1992 in 1992, apple manufactured approximately 500 multicolored powerbook 170 models to commemorate the 1992 jlpga golf tournament in japan. Hi there, ive got a vintage macintosh powerbook 180 i rescued from value village that i am looking to flip. The dead pb 180 had once been king of the powerbook line. The powrbook 160, 165, and 180 are obsolete products. 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.
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. Feb 15, 2010 a powerbook 180 is a great computer, and is of value to anyone into retro mac stuff. Macintosh powerbook 180 sometimes turns on and sometimes. This article is from the macintosh for sale faq, by elliotte rusty harold. At the time, it constituted the new topoftherange model, replacing the previous powerbook 170. If powerbook has serial number below fc247xxxxxx or ck247xxxxxx, replace both display and daughterboard. Thanks to a powerbook 165 and some part swaps, it was brought back to life. Obsolete product s and their service parts are no longer available for purchase from appl e computer, and information about these products is no longer updated as of 9198. Dont throw it out at least give it away for free there youll have lots of takers.
By comparison, the october 1991 powerbooks came in three configurations. Powerbook 180 reincarnated, leo titus lebron v, collection spotlight, 2009. Macintosh for sale ill give a few numbers i consider current as of fall, 1995. 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. Macintosh powerbook 140170 rechargeable battery pn m5417 see more like this vintage apple macintosh powerbook 140 165 170 180c series laptop pick your parts preowned. 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. Macintosh powerbook 180 sometimes turns on and sometimes does not. The formfollowsfunction design was rugged and popular, lasting several generations. The laptop and ac adapter are held in a matte black nylon computer bag. These are either the replica 1 from briel computer or the newton nti clone. With a 33 mhz cpu and improved screen, it replaced the pb 170 and was in very high demand through its life. 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. Ive got a vintage macintosh powerbook 180 i rescued from value village that i am looking to flip. You probably could even sell it for ten or twenty bucks.
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