PowerBook 165

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: Dart LC

Gestalt ID: 84

Minimum OS: 7.1

Maximum OS: 7.6.1

Introduced: August 1993

Terminated: July 1994

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: proprietary

Minimum RAM Speed: 85 ns

Onboard RAM: 4 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 14 MB

Expansion Slots: modem

Video

Screen: 10" passive matrix

Max Resolution: 4 bit grayscale 640x400

Storage

Hard Drive: 80-160 MB

Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive

Input/Output

ADB: 1

Serial: 2 Mini DIN-8

SCSI: HDI-30

Audio Out: stereo 8 bit

Audio In: mono 8 bit

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono

Miscellaneous

Power: 17 Watts

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

Weight: 6.8 lbs.

Introduced in August 1993, the PowerBook 165 replaced the 160. The 165 was identical to the 165c, but lacked an FPU and had a grayscale screen. The 165 sold for $1,500 and was discontinued in July 1994.

Picture Credits:
John Greenleigh/Flipside Studios