PowerBook 150

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: JeDI

Gestalt ID: 115

Minimum OS: 7.1.1

Maximum OS: 7.6.1

Introduced: July 1994

Terminated: October 1995

Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68030

CPU Speed: 33 MHz

FPU: none

Bus Speed: 33 MHz

Data Bus Width: 32-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction

ROM: 1 MB

RAM Type: unique

Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 36 MB

Expansion Slots: modem

Video

Screen: passive matrix

Max Resolution: 2 bit grayscale 640x400

Storage

Hard Drive: 240-500 MB

ATA Bus: IDE

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Input/Output

Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: HDI-30

Audio Out: mono 8 bit mini

Speaker: stereo

Miscellaneous

Power: 17 Watts

Dimensions: 2.25" H x 11.25" W x 9.3" D

Weight: 5.8 lbs.

Introduced in July 1994, the PowerBook 150 was Apple's first truly affordable PowerBook. While people grumbled about its lack of an ADB port (It had only serial and SCSI ports) and fuzzy passive matrix screen, the 150 was an excellent value at $1,300. It was discontinued in October 1995.

Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.