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Apple PowerBook 3400c/180 Specs

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Apple PowerBook 3400c/180 The Apple Macintosh PowerBook 3400c/180 -- codenamed Hooper -- features a 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.3 GB hard drive -- along with a 6X or 12X CD-ROM drive in some configurations -- all packed in a portable black case with a 12.1" color active matrix display.

The PowerBook 3400c/180 display supports 16-bit color and the computer also can mirror up-to 16-bit color on an external monitor.

In addition to support for the "hot swappable" drive bays introduced by the PowerBook 5300 series before it, the PowerBook 3400 models introduced support for zoomed video and 1 MB IrDA as well as a new four speaker sound system.

More notable than individual features, however, the PowerBook 3400 series made its mark by being the first series of PowerBooks fast enough to actually replace, rather than merely complement, a desktop system for most users.

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Introduction Date:

February 17, 1997

Discontinued Date:

December 13, 1997

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.

Processor Speed:

180 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 603e

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

40 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

32k

L2 Cache:

256k

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

EDO DRAM

Min. RAM Speed:

60 ns

Details:

Supports a single 60 ns, EDO DRAM module specific to the PowerBook 3400 series.

Standard RAM:

16 MB

Maximum RAM:

144 MB

Details:

Supports up to 144 MB with a series specific 128 MB memory module installed along with the 16 MB of onboard memory.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

16 MB

RAM Slots:

Details:

N/A

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

Onboard

Details:

*Default video function provided by onboard VRAM.

Standard VRAM:

2 MB

Maximum VRAM:

2 MB

Details:

2 MB of onboard VRAM cannot be upgraded.

Built-in Display:

12.1" Color

Native Resolution:

800x600

Details:

12.1" color active-matrix (16-bit, thousands of colors) SVGA LCD.

2nd Display Support:

Mirroring Only

2nd Max. Resolution:

800x600

Details:

This model can mirror the internal display at 800x600 on an external display.

Standard Hard Drive:

1.3 GB

Int. HD Interface:

ATA

Details:

N/A

Standard Optical:

6X (Opt), 12X

Standard Disk:

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.

Standard Modem:

33.6k (Optional*)

Standard Ethernet:

10Base-T (Optional*)

Details:

*33.6k modem and 10Base-T Ethernet both provided by optional "Argon" expansion card.

Expansion Slots:

2 Type II PC Card*

Expansion Bays:

None

Details:

*2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III).

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

PowerBook 3400

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M4596LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

PowerBook 3400

Details:

*M4596LL/A and M4597LL/A order numbers both refer to this model.

Apple Model No:

M3553

Gestalt ID:

306

Details:

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Battery Type:

32 W h LiIon

Battery Life:

2-4 Hours

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

7.6

Supported Mac OS:

7.6-9.1

Details:

Earlier and later versions of the Macintosh System/Finder and Mac OS are not supported.

Dimensions:

2.4 x 11.5 x 9.5

Avg. Weight:

7.2 lbs (3.3 kg)

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (6.1 cm, 29.2 cm, 24.1 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$4500, US$5000

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (HDI-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

SCSI:

1 (HDI-30)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

Details:

Single Geoport serial port can be used with a Geoport-compatible printer or modem. It also has IrDA capability.

Modem:

None*

Ethernet:

None*

Details:

*Optional "Argon" network card provides both a 33.6k modem (RJ-11) and 10Base-T Ethernet port (RJ-45).

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

Details:

100V-220V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 45 Max Watts.

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