Apple · PowerBook

Macintosh PowerBook 165

Released August 1993

The PowerBook 165 raised the greyscale PowerBook's processor speed to 33 MHz while retaining external video output.

Model history · 2 models, 1992–1993

Specifications

Screen size: 9.8″
Resolution: 640 × 400
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 9.8-inch backlit FSTN passive-matrix LCD, displaying 16 shades of grey at 640 × 400

Processor: Motorola 68030 33 MHz (PowerBook 165)
CPU cores: 1
Memory: 4 MB
Storage: 40 MB to 120 MB
CPU: 33 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; Apple's developer note lists 40, 80 and 120 MB capacities, plus a built-in 1.4 MB SuperDrive floppy drive

Operating system: macOS
Port detail: ADB, HDI-30 SCSI, two serial ports, video output and audio input/output; optional internal modem
External displays: Up to 256 colours on Apple monitors through 16 inches; mirror or independent extended desktop modes
Trackpad: Built-in trackball
Speakers: Built-in speaker and microphone

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleMacintosh Portable (Backlit, 1991)	9.8″	–	Motorola MC68HC000 16 MHz (Macintosh Portable)	2 MB – 4 MB	–	–	1991
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 145	9.8″	–	Motorola 68030 25 MHz (PowerBook 145)	2 MB	3.1 kg	–	Aug 1992
AppleMacintosh PowerBook 145B	10″	–	Motorola 68030 25 MHz (PowerBook 145B)	4 MB	3.1 kg	3 h	Jun 1993