Macintosh PowerBook 540

The color version of this model is the Macintosh PowerBook 540c.

General Information

Introduced in May 1994 alongside the 520/c, the PowerBook 540/c was the most powerful PowerBook of its time. The 540 was priced at $3,160,and the 540c cost $4,840.

Notes

• The PowerBook 500 series introduced the trackpad as opposed to the trackball for mouse control.
• The PowerBook 500 series supports hot swap expansion bays for PCMCIA slots, extra battery, etc.
• The lid hatch is fragile and can be broken somewhat easily.

See Also

• Apple Computer

The Macintosh PowerBook Series from Apple Computer

Macintosh PowerBook 100 -- Macintosh PowerBook 140 -- Macintosh PowerBook 145 -- Macintosh PowerBook 150 -- Macintosh PowerBook 160 -- Macintosh PowerBook 165 -- Macintosh PowerBook 165c -- Macintosh PowerBook 170 -- Macintosh PowerBook 180 -- Macintosh PowerBook 180c -- Macintosh PowerBook 190 -- Macintosh PowerBook 190cs -- Macintosh PowerBook 520 -- Macintosh PowerBook 520c -- Macintosh PowerBook 540 -- Macintosh PowerBook 540c -- Macintosh PowerBook 550c -- Macintosh PowerBook 5300 -- Macintosh PowerBook 1400 -- Macintosh PowerBook 2400c -- Macintosh PowerBook 3400c -- Macintosh PowerBook G3