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Vectronic's PowerBook 145B

Introduced: June 7, 1993
Terminated: July 18, 1994

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   25 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   none
Bus Speed:   25 MHz
Data Path:   32-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   0.5K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   modem
Battery:   PB1XX, NiCd

Memory
RAM Type:   PB1xx
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   4 MB - 8 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   2, 4 MB
Onboard RAM:   4 MB


MacWorld, August 1993
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Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   none
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   HDI-30
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
AirPort Ready:   No
Mic Type:   none
Other ports:   Printer, modem, speaker


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Video
Display:
  • 9.8" Monochrome passive-matrix (1-bit) supertwist LCD
Resolution:
  • 640 x 400, 1-bit

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (80 - 120 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   57.0.4

Compatible MacOS:
7.1
7.1.1 (Pro)
7.5
7.5.1
7.5.3
7.5.5
7.6
7.6.1


For additional information on operating systems:
See this article



(Click) Macworld, December 1993, Family Photo: PowerBook 145B (top) and 180c (bottom center).



Miscellaneous
Codename:   Pikes Peak
Form Factor:   PowerBook 140
Dimensions (Inches):   2.25 H x 11.25 W x 9.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):   6.8
Gestalt ID:   54
Original Price:   $1550, $2150, $2350 US


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(Click) Apple Dealer Spec Sheets





(Click) The Apple Catalog, Fall 1993




Manuals at Apple.com:

PowerBook 145B

PowerBook 145B User's Guide



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