Apple powerbook duo 230 computer computing history. The computer turns on and makes the signature boot chime however it wont go past a blank screen with a moveable cursor. Vintage macintosh powerbook 5300ce retro gaming laptop os 8. Disconnect the power adapter remove the end clutch covers caution the powerbook duo contains cmos devices that are very susceptible to esd damage. Powerbook cables are fragile and easily torn or damaged. Aug 02, 2019 service training powerbook 500 series december 1994 apple vhs archive duration. The 250 was the first duo with an activematrix screen displaying 16 levels of gray. Launched in the first wave of duo machines, along with the duo 210, the duo 230 offered users the same ultracompact machine, but with more bang for their buck history.
The powerbook duo 230 was originally introduced in late 1992, and production was discontinued in july of 1994. The powerbook duo 230 is a subnotebook personal computer introduced on october 19, 1992 by apple computer, inc. Ive managed to get hold of a powerbook duo 230 which is in excellent condition,i now want to get this baby online but i need your help,please dont confuse me. Only the best materials are used in the powerbook duo 210. The apple powerbook duo 230 features a 33 mhz 68030 processor, 4 mb of. The duo 280280cseries introduced the then fastest mac powerbook ever manufactured, with a 33mhz 68lc040 microprocessor. Macintosh powerbook duo 230 model m7777 12mb ram 200mb. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 2300c, built between 1995 and 1997. Comes with micrisift works, print shop deluxe, some games, etc. The powerbook duos were a portable computers designed to be used with the duodock as a desktop computers.
Find great deals on ebay for powerbook duo and powerbook duo dock. Series upgrade apple powerbook 200 series duo 210 duo. For sale is a new and unused powerbook opener for the powerbook duo series. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 for parts or repair.
These are maganized to prevent dropping a screw, they have only minimal amount of maganitizm to allow safe use inside your powerbook. The duo 210 shares a main logic board design with the powerbook duo 230 250series, but the duo 270cseries shipped with a motorola 68882 math coprocessor in addition to the standard 68030 microprocessor clocked at 33mhz. The powerbook duo series provides both a portable computer and the and the option to set up a fullpowered desktop macintosh by plugging the notebook into a. The duo 230 was the same as the 210, with the exception of having a 33mhz 68030 processor. Details about new apple computer powerbook mac duo 210 230 250 270c 280 280c 2300c tool kit. When i powered it on, it worked, but it was unstable. Im thinking of the cost of getting an ideal macintosh collection. The activematrix screen makes this laptop a better buy than the 230, but it is also a little more expensive, harder to find, and uses a bit more juice while. By eliminating the internal floppy drive as with powerbook 100 along with other size and weight saving measures, apple got this one down to 4. New apple computer powerbook mac duo 210 230 250 270c 280. The display cable is fragile and should be handled with care.
This upgrade, which uses a powerpc 603e microprocessor, includes a powerbook duo 2300c case bottomlogic boardcpu stiffener assembly. Expand the powerbook duo was a line of small subnotebooks manufactured and sold by apple computer from 1992 until 1997 as a more compact companion to the powerbook line. Powerbook duo 230 troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. Hey all, picked up a duo 230 this weekend, and realized i dont have a power adapter floating around for it. They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c, with the 210 and 230. The powerbook duo is a line of small subnotebooks manufactured and sold by apple computer from 1992 until 1997 as a more compact companion to the powerbook line. Introduced in october 1992, the duo 230 was identical to the 210 with the exception of a faster 33 mhz 68030 processor. Oct 02, 2019 the powerbook duo 210 is a portable notebook personal computer, manufactured by apple computer inc. Plus the original specs set forth by apple are met or exceeded. Apple macintosh powerbook 230 duo sold as isparts or repair. With a 33 mhz motorola 68030 microprocessor, 4 mb of ram and an 80 or 120 mb scsi hard disk drive, the.
The powerbook duo 230 was a portable notebook personal computer, manufactured by apple computer and introduced in october 1992. All powerbook duo models all 1992 models dynamically compare this mac to others. The duo 210 shares a main logic board design with the powerbook duo 230250series, but the duo 270cseries shipped with a motorola 68882 math coprocessor in addition to the standard 68030 microprocessor clocked at 33mhz. Powerbook duo 230 not working 68k powerbook 68kmla forums. They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c.
The pb21028 carries a memoryten lifetime exchange or repair warranty against manufacturing defects. The powerbook surprisingly still works perfectly, but i have no use for it. It also includes a power adapter, powerpc name plate, macintosh powerbook. The powerbook duo 230 is a subnotebook personal computer introduced on october 19, 1992. Apple macintosh powerbook 145, apple, 3rd august 1992. Details about apple powerbook 150 duo 270c 280c 2300c 40mb ram memory module mac rare part. The powerbook 1xx series had shown that apple could produce a portable macintosh that truly was portable. I also forgot to mention that it came with claris works, 2 other.
Running on the intel core duo processor, which had two processor cores on a single chip, the imac early 2006 was significantly faster than its predecessor, the imac isight. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 laptop m7777 vintage. The powerbook duo contains cmos devices that are very susceptible to esd damage. Macintosh powerbook duo 230 the powerbook duo 230 is a subnotebook personal computer introduced on october 19, 1992 by apple computer, inc. Mar 10, 2009 ive managed to get hold of a powerbook duo 230 which is in excellent condition,i now want to get this baby online but i need your help,please dont confuse me with complex internet jargon lets keep this simple. The powerbook duo 230 was a portable notebook personal computer, manufactured by apple. It has a bright display with a larger hard drive than the 210 and 230, but is otherwise identical to the 230.
The last time i used a mac was circa 1995 a mac powerbook duo 230. Apple powerbook 150 duo 270c 280c 2300c 40mb ram memory. The duo turned then on and it worked for a half an hour or so, but when i tried to power it on seco. Jun 20, 2019 the powerbook duo 230 is a subnotebook personal computer introduced on october 19, 1992 by apple computer, inc. The duo 230 is basically the equivalent of a 165, with a 33 mhz 68030 processor and 16level passive matrix display. The model offered a 33 mhz 68030 processor, 4 mb of ram, and came with either an 80 mb or 120 mb hard drive. User manuals, apple laptop operating guides and service manuals. I dont need any of the word files that are on it and i manually deleted them moved to trash, emptied trash. Its a physical fit, and i know apples power supplies typically step down, but im.
Announced in january 2006 alongside the macbook pro, the imac early 2006 was the first desktop mac based on an intel processor, and replaced the imac g5 isight. The powerbook duo 210 is a portable notebook personal computer, manufactured by apple computer inc. I then examined the capacitors on the board and found that every one of them was leaking, so i replaced them. The apple powerbook duo 230 features a 33 mhz 68030 processor, 4 mb of ram and an 80 mb or 120 mb hard drive in a compact, lightweight portable case with a 9.
Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability, the duo came in seven different models. Many people were already using their powerbooks in this way, and the duo line was intended to make this dual use easier and more efficient. Along with the 25 mhz powerbook duo 210, the duo 230 was the first dockable mac. Pb21028, ktad23028, 28mb apple powerbook duo memory. Macintosh performa models were often physically identical to other models, in which case they are omitted in favor of the identical twin. Apple powerbook 150 duo 270c 280c 2300c 40mb ram memory module mac rare part. The powerbook duo series provides both a portable computer and the and the option to set up a fullpowered desktop macintosh by plugging the notebook into a compatible duo dock.
They were the duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, 280c, and 2300c, with the 210 and 230 being the earliest, and 2300c being the final incarnation before the entire line was dropped in early 1997. Service training powerbook 500 series december 1994 apple vhs archive duration. New apple computer powerbook mac duo 210 230 250 270c 280 280c 2300c. Apple powerbook duo 230 memory apple mac, dell, hp. In addition to being extremely portable, with a relatively small 9. I got this powerbook duo 230 recently and it has a very off issue i cant seem to resolve.
Vintage apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 collectible. Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability its immediate predecessor and apples thirdsmallest laptop, the duo came in seven different models. The comptometer the first pocket calculator bally rockmakers pinball machine. Another classic product from the company who brought you such terrific products as newton, apple iii, and even powerbook 190. Improving upon the powerbook 100s portability its immediate predecessor and apples third smallest laptop, the duo came in seven different models. Localtalk network connected with my other macs and iigs.
New apple computer powerbook mac duo 210 230 250 270c 280 280c 2300c tool kit. Great early mac operating system with the old school desktop folders. Classic macintosh powerbook duo 230 vintage mac apple laptop. Meanwhile, circa 2012, so far ive been using nothing but the trackpad, mostly because each time i tried plugging in a mouse, the scaling speed was too slow. Apple macintosh powerbook 210, 230, 250, 280 duodock duo dock m4179lla apple macintosh powerbook 230 duo sold as isparts or repair apple macintosh powerbook duo 230 laptop m7777 vintage. Hard drive apple powerbook 200 series duo 210 duo 230. Series upgrade apple powerbook 200 series duo 210 duo 230. Up for auctionapple macintosh powerbook duo 230 for parts or repairthis was tested and doesnt power on looks good cosmetic wise but doesnt turn on doesnt come with. This timeline of macintosh models lists all major types of macintosh computers produced by apple inc.
The mac powerbook duo 230 laptop the famous ibm 7172 electric typewriter. Its fast enough to competently run basic applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and email. Then, im wondering if i can get a floppy drive for my pc that will transfer the files from basilisk ii. Macintosh mac powerbook duo 230 laptop free web museum. This is just a little look at an older macintosh laptop i picked up a few days ago. Classic macintosh powerbook duo 230 vintage mac apple. The powerbook duo 2300 upgrade kit upgrades a powerbook duo 210, 230, 250, 270c, 280, or 280c to a powerbook duo 2300c logic board. Hard drive apple powerbook 200 series duo 210 duo 230 250 270c. This is a refurbished module removed from a working powerbook. The duo sports a 4bit passivematrix screen similar to the 6. Apple macintosh powerbook duo 270c 68030 12mb ram 120mb hd mac. Apple powerbook 200 series duo 210 duo 230 250 270c. The powerbook duo 250 looks essentially the same as the duo 230, but it has a significantly better activematrix display and an improved battery design for longer runtime.
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