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Apple PowerBook 1400c/166 Specs

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Apple PowerBook 1400c/166The Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/166 features a 166 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, a 2.0 GB hard drive and either an 8X or a 12X CD-ROM drive in a black portable case with a 11.3" color active-matrix display.

The PowerBook 1400c/166 built-in display supports 16-bit color and the computer also can support up-to 8-bit color on an external monitor with an optional video card.

The PowerBook 1400c/166 is similar to the PowerBook 1400cs/166, but the cs has a lower quality dual-scan display.

The PowerBook 1400 series was the first PowerBook line to introduce an internal CD-ROM drive, "stackable" memory modules, and "BookCovers" to customize the look of each PowerBook.


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July 14, 1997 May 6, 1998
Details: The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.

Also see: All Macs introduced in 1997.
166 MHz PowerPC 603e
Details: This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.
PowerBook 1400 PDS Integrated
Details: A variety of third-party processor upgrades were available.
33.3 MHz N/A
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
32k 128k
Details: N/A
DRAM Card* 70 ns
Details: *Two 70 ns PowerBook 1400 series specific DRAM cards can be "piggy backed" in a single slot.
16 MB 64 MB
Details: A maximum of 64 MB of RAM is possible with the 16 MB of onboard RAM and two 24 MB memory modules.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
16 MB* 1*
Details: *16 MB of RAM is onboard. Although the system only has one RAM slot, it supports "piggy backing" of as many as two memory cards.
Dedicated* Onboard
Details: *Default video function provided by onboard VRAM.
512k (Optional*) 512k*
Details: *In addition to the onboard memory for the internal display, this model can hold an optional 512k video card to support an external color display.
11.3" Color 800x600
Details: 11.3" color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) SVGA LCD.
None* N/A
Details: *By default, this model does not support an external display. However, with the installation of an optional video card, it can support one.
2.0 GB ATA
Details: N/A
8X, 12X 1.44 MB (Manual)
Details: Swappable CD-ROM bay also supports a Zip drive, second hard drive or second battery along with other third-party options.
33.6k (Optional) None
Details: An internal optional 33.6k modem was offered.
2 Type II PC Card* 1 5.25"**
Details: *2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III).

**The CD-ROM bay holds PowerBook 1400 series specific removable modules that can be swapped with other removable storage drives, hard drives, and batteries.
Notebook PowerBook 1400
Details: N/A
M4909LL/A* PowerBook 1400
Details: *M4909LL/A refers to the configuration with an 8X CD-ROM drive.
M3571 310
Details: Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.

Also see: All Macs with the M3571 Model Number and 310 Gestalt ID.

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NiMH 1.5-4 Hours
Details: N/A
7.6.1 7.6.1-9.1
Details: Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.
2.0 x 11.5 x 9.0 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)
Details: In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (5.1 cm, 29.2 cm, 22.9 cm).
US$3500 N/A
Details: Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.


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None* None
Details: *HDI-15 video port provided by optional video card.
1 1 (HDI-30)
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: Single serial port can be used with either a serial printer or modem.
None* None
Details: *An internal optional 33.6k modem was offered.
None None
Details: N/A
1 (Line Level) 1 (16-Bit Stereo)
Details: N/A
1 (16-Bit Stereo) None
Details: N/A
1 None
Details: N/A
N/A 1
Details: 110V-220V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 45 Max Watts.

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