PowerBook 170
Processor: M68030, 25 MHz, M68882 FPU, 32 Bits
System: 7.01 - 7.5.3
RAM: 2MB soldered, 100ns
ROM: 1 MB
Ports: ADB, 2 serial, SCSI, mono in/out
Drives: SuperDrive, 2.5" SCSI hard disk
Bays: 1 2.5" third-height
Slots: internal modem
Video: Built-in 10", black and white, active matrix
Audio: 8-bit mono in/out, mono microphone
Network: LocalTalk
Battery: NiCad, 2 to 3 hours of usage, 3 hours recharge time
Sold: October 1991 - October 1992
Price: $4,600


When PowerBooks were first released in 1991, the 170 was Apple's high-end laptop computer. It's active matrix screen was a delight to look at, despite the fact that it could only display black and white (not gray-scale).

Current used market value of a 4/80 configuration: $500




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