PowerBook Duo 2300c

Essentials

Family: PowerBook

Codename: AJ

Gestalt ID: 118

Minimum OS: 7.5.2

Maximum OS: 9.1

Introduced: August 1995

Terminated: February 1997

Processor

CPU: PowerPC 603e

CPU Speed: 100 MHz

FPU: integrated

Bus Speed: 33 MHz

Data Bus Width: 64-bit

Address Bus Width: 32-bit

Level 1 Cache: 16 kB data, 16 kB instruction

ROM: 4 MB

RAM Type: unique

Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns

Onboard RAM: 8 MB

RAM slots: 1

Maximum RAM: 56 MB

Expansion Slots: modem, Dock (152-pin PDS)

Video

Screen: active matrix 9.5"

Max Resolution: 16-bit 640x400, 8-bit 640x480

Storage

Hard Drive: 750 MB/1.1 GB

Input/Output

Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8

Speaker: mono

Microphone: mono

Networking

Modem: 14.4 kbps

Miscellaneous

Power: 36 Watts

Dimensions: 1.5" H x 10.9" W x 8.5" D

Weight: 4.8 lbs.

The first PowerPC Duo, the 2300c was announced in August 1995. Powered by a 100 MHz 603e processor, the 2300c sold for $3,700 for 8/750, and $4,700 for 20/1.1 GB and an internal 14.4 Kbps internal modem. It was discontinued in early 1997, leaving a distinct lack of Mac sub-notebook machines which eventually would be filled by the PowerBook 2400.

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John Greenleigh/Flipside Studios