MacUser, December 1996
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MacUser, December 1996
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Introduced: October 1, 1996
Terminated: July 14, 1997

Logic Board
Processor:   603e
Processor Speed:   117 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   33.3 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   32K
Level 2 Cache:   none
Expansion Slots:   2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III)
Battery:   PB1400, NiMH


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Memory
RAM Type:   PB1400
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   32 MB - 64 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   70 ns
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   8 - 24 MB
Onboard RAM:   16 MB

Note:
  • Memory expansion slot allows "piggy-backing" of up to two memory cards.


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Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   opt. mini-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   HDI-30
Geoports:   none
Ethernet:   none
AirPort Ready:   No
Mic Type:   Line in
Other ports:   Printer, speaker


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Video
Display:
  • 11.3" Color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) SVGA LCD
Resolution (built-in LCD):
  • 800 x 600, 16-bit



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Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   6x
Internal Hard Drive:   ATA (1 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   7.5.3
Original Enabler:   PowerBook 1400 Enabler
AppleTalk Version:   58.1.6

Compatible MacOS:
7.5.3
7.6
7.6.1
8.0
8.1
8.5
8.6
9


Miscellaneous
Codename:   Epic
Form Factor:   PowerBook 1400
Dimensions (Inches):   2 H x 11.5 W x 9 D
Average Weight (lbs):   6.6
Gestalt ID:   310
Original Price:   $3500 US


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Manuals at Apple.com:

PowerBook 1400c/117

PowerBook 1400 Getting Started

PowerBook 1400 User's Manual

PowerBook 1400 Expansion Card Installation