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Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/133

Apple · PowerBook

Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/133

Released February 1997

The PowerBook 1400c/133 advanced the active-matrix 1400 with a 133 MHz PowerPC 603e, 128 KB level 2 cache and removable floppy and CD-ROM modules.

Model history · 2 models, 1996–1997
  1. 1996Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/117Compare
  2. 1997Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/133
Size
11.3″
Display
–
Processor
PowerPC 603e 133 MHz (PowerBook 1400c/133)
Memory
16 MB
Weight
–
Battery
4 h

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
11.3″
Resolution
800 × 600
Touchscreen
No
Display type
11.3-inch active-matrix colour LCD; 16-bit colour at 800 × 600.

Performance

Processor
PowerPC 603e 133 MHz (PowerBook 1400c/133)
CPU cores
1
Memory
16 MB
Storage
1 GB to 1.3 GB
CPU
133 MHz PowerPC 603e with 32 KB L1 and 128 KB L2 cache on a 33.3 MHz data path; Apple's later service sheet conflicts on L2, listing 256 KB.
Memory type
16 MB on the logic board, expandable to 64 MB using stacked expansion cards.
Storage type
1 GB hard drive in Apple's 1996 catalogue; a later Japanese 1.3 GB configuration is also documented. Removable 1.44 MB floppy and 6× CD-ROM modules use the expansion bay.

Battery and size

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 4 hours
Thickness
51 mm
Width × depth
292 × 229 mm
Battery life detail
Removable nickel-metal hydride battery; Apple Japan quotes two to four hours. Its Japanese specifications list 3.0 kg with the floppy or 3.14 kg with the CD-ROM fitted.

Connections

Operating system
macOS
Port detail
ADB, HDI-30 SCSI, RS-422 serial/LocalTalk, audio input and output, infrared and two Type II PC Card slots or one Type III. Ethernet and mini-15 video required optional cards.
In the box
Apple listed floppy and CD-ROM modules. The Japanese 1.3 GB version shipped with KanjiTalk 7.5.3.

Configurations

ProcessorMemoryStorage
PowerPC 603e 133 MHz (PowerBook 1400c/133)16 MB1 GB
PowerPC 603e 133 MHz (PowerBook 1400c/133)16 MB1.3 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 11.3-inch active-matrix display at 800 × 600
  • Swappable floppy and 6× CD-ROM drives
  • Two PC Card slots and expandable memory

Cons

  • No built-in Ethernet
  • External video requires an optional card
  • Apple lists more than 3 kg with the CD-ROM fitted

Closest rivals

Model
SizeDisplayProcessorMemoryWeightBatteryReleased
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 1400c/117
11.3″–PowerPC 603e 117 MHz (PowerBook 1400)16 MB–5 hNov 1996
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 1400c/166
11.3″–PowerPC 603e 166 MHz (PowerBook 1400c/166)16 MB––Jul 1997
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 1400cs/117
11.3″–PowerPC 603e 117 MHz (PowerBook 1400)12 MB – 16 MB–5 hNov 1996

Previous model: Macintosh PowerBook 1400c/117.

Sources

  1. support.apple.com/en-us/112162
  2. support.apple.com/ja-jp/112162
  3. vintageapple.org/applefacts/pdf/Apple_Facts_9611_11.96_November_1996.pdf
  4. macdat.net/files/pdf/apple/servicesource/powerbook_1400.pdf

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