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+ | The PowerBook 140 was released in 1991 and is the first PowerBook to be designed by [[Apple Computer]], as the [[Macintosh PowerBook 100]] is actually a Sony design. It is the mid-level PowerBook between the 100 model and the [[Macintosh PowerBook 170]]. | ||
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+ | =General Information= | ||
+ | Introduced in October 1991, the PowerBook 140 was a 68030 (16 MHz) counterpart to the [[Macintosh PowerBook 100]]. It also included an internal floppy drive, a feature that the 100 lacked. Despite the problems inherent in the passive matrix screen, the PowerBook 140 was a remarkably viable machine. It sold for $2,000 and was discontinued in August 1992, when it was replaced by the [[Macintosh PowerBook 145]]. | ||
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+ | Codenames: Tim LC, Tim Lite, Leary. Originally shipped with system software 7.0.1. | ||
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+ | ===CPU=== | ||
+ | The PowerBook 140 uses the [[Motorola 68030]] processor clocked at 16MHz. There is also a lack of math co-processor. | ||
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+ | ===Memory=== | ||
+ | There is 2MB RAM onboard and the system can be expanded to 8MB total. | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
* [[Apple Computer]] | * [[Apple Computer]] | ||
+ | {{PowerBook Series}} | ||
[[Category:Apple]] | [[Category:Apple]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Laptops]] | ||
+ | [[Category:68030]] | ||
+ | [[Category:1991]] |
Revision as of 23:38, 14 September 2020
The PowerBook 140 was released in 1991 and is the first PowerBook to be designed by Apple Computer, as the Macintosh PowerBook 100 is actually a Sony design. It is the mid-level PowerBook between the 100 model and the Macintosh PowerBook 170.
General Information
Introduced in October 1991, the PowerBook 140 was a 68030 (16 MHz) counterpart to the Macintosh PowerBook 100. It also included an internal floppy drive, a feature that the 100 lacked. Despite the problems inherent in the passive matrix screen, the PowerBook 140 was a remarkably viable machine. It sold for $2,000 and was discontinued in August 1992, when it was replaced by the Macintosh PowerBook 145.
Codenames: Tim LC, Tim Lite, Leary. Originally shipped with system software 7.0.1.
CPU
The PowerBook 140 uses the Motorola 68030 processor clocked at 16MHz. There is also a lack of math co-processor.
Memory
There is 2MB RAM onboard and the system can be expanded to 8MB total.