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(Click) 1991 Apple Computer "Freedom" Magazine Ad


Vectronic's PowerBook 170

Introduced: October 21, 1991
Terminated: October 19, 1992

Logic Board
Processor:   68030
Processor Speed:   25 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   68882
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



(Click) MacUser, December 1991,
PowerBook 170 System Board



Memory
RAM Type:   PB1xx
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   2 MB - 8 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   2, 4, 6 MB
Onboard RAM:   2 MB



(Click) MacUser, December 1991, PowerBook 170 Ports



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

Video
Display:
  • 9.8" Monochrome active-matrix (1-bit) LCD
Resolution (built-in LCD):
  • 640 x 400, 1-bit

Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   none
Internal Hard Drive:   SCSI (40 - 80 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB auto

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:   7.0.1
Original Enabler:   none
AppleTalk Version:   56.0.2

Compatible MacOS:
7.0.1
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) MacUser, December 1991, Apple PowerBook Accessories



Miscellaneous
Codename:   Road Warrior, Tim
Form Factor:   PowerBook 140
Dimensions (Inches):   2.25 H x 11.25 W x 9.3 D
Average Weight (lbs):   6.8
Gestalt ID:   21
Original Price:   $4600 US



(Click) MacUser, December 1991, Family Photo: PowerBook 100, 140, and 170




(Click) Apple Dealer Spec Sheets




Manuals at Apple.com:

PowerBook 170 Getting Started



Additional PowerBook 170 Information:

PowerBook Print Ads

System Software Recommendations

Vectronic's Classic Macintosh Section

The Portable Stumbles but the PowerBooks Soar

Vectronic's PowerBook 170