Apple · PowerBook

Macintosh PowerBook 160

Released October 1992

The PowerBook 160 paired a 25 MHz 68030 with a 16-shade greyscale screen and external video output.

Specifications

Screen size: 10″
Resolution: 640 × 400
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 10-inch backlit FSTN passive-matrix LCD, displaying 16 shades of grey at 640 × 400

Processor: Motorola 68030 25 MHz (PowerBook 160)
CPU cores: 1
Memory: 4 MB
Storage: 40 MB to 120 MB
CPU: 25 MHz Motorola 68030 without a floating-point coprocessor; optional 16 MHz power-saving mode
Memory type: 4 MB on the logic board, expandable to 14 MB with a memory card
Storage type: Internal 2.5-inch SCSI hard drive, offered by Apple at 40, 80 and 120 MB; built-in 1.4 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy drive

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 3 hours
Weight: 3.1 kg
Thickness: 58 mm
Width × depth: 287 × 236 mm
Battery life detail: Removable 2.8 Ah nickel-cadmium battery; Apple stated an average 2.5–3 hours of operation

Operating system: macOS
Port detail: ADB, HDI-30 SCSI, two RS-422 serial ports, custom video output and audio input/output; internal modem connector, with modem optional
External displays: Up to 256 colours on Apple monitors through 16 inches; mirror or independent extended display modes, with VGA/SVGA support through adapters
Keyboard: Built-in keyboard with 30 mm trackball below the keys
Trackpad: Built-in trackball
Speakers: Built-in speaker and microphone; stereo output through the headphone jack
In the box: Apple developer note lists a rechargeable battery and external recharger/power adapter; System 7.1 shipped with the model

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 145B	10″	–	Motorola 68030 25 MHz (PowerBook 145B)	4 MB	3.1 kg	3 h	Jun 1993
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 180	10″	–	Motorola 68030 33 MHz (PowerBook 180)	4 MB	3.1 kg	3 h	Oct 1992
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 140	10″	–	68030 16 MHz (PowerBook 140)	2 MB – 4 MB	3.03 kg	3 h	Oct 1991