Apple PowerBook 165 Specs
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The Apple Macintosh PowerBook 165 features a 33 MHz 68030 processor, 4 MB of RAM, either an 80 MB or 160 MB hard drive, and an internal 1.44 MB floppy drive in a compact portable case with a 9.8" grayscale passive-matrix display.
This model is identical to the PowerBook 160 it replaced, except that it has a faster 33 MHz processor (up from 25 MHz). Like the PowerBook 160, the 165 only supports 4-bit grayscale on its internal display, but it supports 8-bit color on an external monitor.
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Introduction Date: |
August 16, 1993 |
Discontinued Date: |
July 18, 1994 |
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 1993. |
Processor Speed: |
33 MHz |
Processor Type: |
68030 |
Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 32-bit data path. |
Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
None |
System Bus Speed: |
33 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
1 MB |
L1 Cache: |
0.5k |
L2 Cache: |
N/A |
RAM Type: |
DRAM Card* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
85 ns |
Details: |
*Supports a single 85 ns DRAM card. |
Standard RAM: |
4 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
14 MB* |
Motherboard RAM: |
4 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1* |
Details: |
*One PowerBook 100 series 70-pin memory slot. |
Video Card: |
Dedicated* |
VRAM Type: |
Onboard |
Details: |
*Video function provided by onboard VRAM. |
Standard VRAM: |
512k* |
Maximum VRAM: |
512k* |
Details: |
*512k of VRAM supports an external color monitor (8-bit, 256 colors). The video cannot be upgraded. |
Built-in Display: |
9.8" Grayscale |
Native Resolution: |
640x400 |
Details: |
9.8" grayscale (4-bit, 16 grays) FSTN passive-matrix LCD. |
2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
832x624* |
Details: |
Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 832x624 on a color external display. Other supported resolutions are 512x384, 640x400, 640x480 and 800x600, all at 8-bit color. |
Standard Hard Drive: |
80 MB, 160 MB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
Details: |
*By default, this model was configured with either an 80 MB or a 160 MB hard drive. |
Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
Standard Modem: |
None* |
Standard Ethernet: |
None |
Details: |
*Optional 2400 baud (M0970LL/A) and 14.4k "Express" (M1366LL/A) modems offered. |
Expansion Slots: |
Modem |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
PowerBook 140 |
Apple Order No: |
M1641LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
PowerBook 165 |
Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
Apple Model No: |
M4440 |
Gestalt ID: |
84 |
Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the M4440 Model Number and 84 Gestalt ID.
For more about identifiers and how to locate them on modern Macs, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
Battery Type: |
NiCad |
Battery Life: |
2.5-3 Hours |
Original Mac OS: |
7.1 |
Supported Mac OS: |
7.1-7.5.1, 7.5.3-7.6.1 |
Details: |
Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported. |
Dimensions: |
2.25 x 11.25 x 9.3 |
Avg. Weight: |
6.8 lbs (3.1 kg) |
Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (5.7 cm, 28.6 cm, 23.6 cm). |
Original Price (US): |
US$1970, US$2250 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
Details: |
*As a collector's item, it still may retain value.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc. |
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