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Image Credit: Macworld,
December 1992
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Macworld, December 1992,
Family Photo: PowerBook Duo 230 (bottom left), Duo Dock with
inserted PowerBook Duo 230 (top right) and Duo MiniDock
(bottom right). |
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Introduced: October 19, 1992
Terminated: July 18, 1994 |
Logic Board
Processor:
68030
Processor Speed:
33 MHz
PMMU:
Integrated
FPU:
opt.in Dock
Bus Speed:
33 MHz
Data Path:
32-bit
ROM Size:
1 MB
Level 1 Cache:
0.5K
Level 2 Cache:
none
Expansion Slots:
Modem, dock
Battery:
Duo, NiMH Type I
Memory
RAM Type:
Duo
RAM Slots:
1
Min - Max RAM:
4 MB - 24 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:
70 ns
Install in groups of:
1
RAM Sizes:
4 - 20 MB
Onboard RAM:
4 MB
Image Credit: Macworld,
December 1992
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(Macworld, December 1992)
Comparing Ports: Stacked up here in order
are the Duo MiniDock (top), PowerBook Duo 230, and the Duo Dock.
As you move top to bottom of this photo, you increase your
possible connectors to the outside world as well as your
expansion options. |
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Ports
ADB:
none
USB:
none
FireWire:
none
Video:
none
Floppy:
none
SCSI:
none
Geoports:
none
Ethernet:
none
AirPort Ready:
No
Mic Type:
none
Other ports:
Printer
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Image Credit: Macworld,
December 1992
Video
Display:
- 9.1" Grayscale passive-matrix
(4-bit, 16 grays) Supertwist LCD
Resolution (built-in LCD):
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(Macworld, December 1992)
The PowerBook Duo 230 had a unique magnesium
frame that provided enough rigidity to the case to ensure that
the computer and docking station align properly during docking.
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Storage
Standard CD-ROM:
none
Internal Hard Drive:
SCSI (80 - 160 MB)
Floppy Disk Drive:
none
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Duo with external HDI-20 floppy disk drive connected with
Duo Floppy Adapter
(Apple Inc.)
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Operating System
Addressing Modes:
24-bit or 32-bit
Original OS:
7.1
Original Enabler:
System Enabler 201
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
Miscellaneous
Codename:
Cinnamon, BOB W (Best of Both Worlds),
DBLite
Form Factor:
PowerBook Duo
Dimensions (Inches):
1.4 H x 10.9 W x 8.5 D
Average Weight (lbs):
4.2
Gestalt ID:
32
Original Price:
$2610 US
Image Credit: Apple Inc.
Comments
The PowerBook Duo 230, introduced on October 19, 1992 along with the
PowerBook 210, features a 33 MHz 68030 processor, 4 MB of RAM (expandable
to 24 MB), and an 80 or 160 MB hard disk drive. The Duo 230 is housed in a
lightweight portable case with a 9-inch grayscale passive-matrix
display. The Duo 230 can be used as a laptop computer or inserted
into a full-powered desktop system called a Duo Dock. The Duo 230
has few ports and no internal floppy or CD drive, but this can be
expanded by using it with a Duo Dock or with a compatible docking
device like a MiniDock or Duo Floppy Adapter.
Additional PowerBook Duo 230 Information:
Vectronic's PowerBook Duo 230
(Click) Additional PowerBook Duo 230 Images:
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