PowerBook 160

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: Brooks

Gestalt ID: 34

Minimum OS: 7.1

Maximum OS: 7.6.1

Introduced: October 1992

Terminated: August 1993

Processor

CPU: Motorola MC68030

CPU Speed: 25 MHz

FPU: none

Bus Speed: 25 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: 85 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 14 MB

Expansion Slots: modem

Video

Screen: Passive Matrix 10" grayscale LCD

Max Resolution: 4-bit 640x400

Storage

Hard Drive: 40-120 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: HDI-30

Audio In: mono 16 bit mini

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono 8 bit

Miscellaneous

Power: 17 Watts

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

Weight: 6.8 lbs.

Introduced in October 1992, the 160 is distinctive in that it was the first PowerBook that could drive an external color monitor. The 160 could drive up to 8-bit color at 832x624 resolution. it cost $2,480 and was replaced in August 1993 by the PowerBook 165.

Picture Credits:
John Greenleigh/Flipside Studios