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    PowerBook Duo 270c: Description
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    This article describes the Apple PowerBook Duo 270c computer.

DISCUSSION

    The PowerBook Duo 270c is Apple's top-of-the-line color PowerBook Duo computer and is the industry's first 16-bit color notebook. It has a 8.4-inch, backlit, active-matrix color display which can display thousands of colors. Yet the PowerBook Duo 270c weighs just 4.8 pounds and fits easily into a briefcase.

    The PowerBook Duo 270c combines the power of a 33-megahertz 68030 microprocessor with an additional math coprocessor, and supports up to 32 megabytes of RAM.

    The PowerBook Duo 270c can be transformed into a desktop Macintosh by attaching it to an optional PowerBook Duo Dock or MiniDock. You can then work with a large color display, expanded keyboard, printers, and network servers.

    Features

    Power and speed
    * 33-MHz 68030 microprocessor
    * 33-MHz 68882 math coprocessor

    Memory
    * 4MB of RAM, expandable to 32MB

    Display
    * Bright, backlit, active-matrix display
    * 8.4-in. diagonal
    * Two display modes: 640 by 400 with thousands of colors; 640 by 480 with 256 colors

    Battery life
    * 2 to 4 hours on a single charge

    Expansion
    * Built-in high-speed serial port for peripheral devices, including LocalTalk network and printers
    * Slots for internal modem and RAM
    * Docking connector
    * Optional PowerBook Express Modem

    Usability
    * Runs thousands of Macintosh applications
    * Easy to set up, learn, use, and expand

    System software
    * System software version 7, with multitasking, file sharing, Balloon Help, TrueType fonts, and more

    Networking
    * Built-in LocalTalk networking
    * File sharing without a dedicated server

    Compatibility
    * Reads and writes Macintosh, Windows, MS-DOS, OS/2, and ProDOS floppy disk formats with appropriate software


    Ordering Information

    PowerBook Duo 270c 4/240
    Order No. M1752LL/A
    * PowerBook Duo 270c computer with 4MB of RAM and internal 240MB
    hard disk
    * Battery and AC adapter
    * System software version 7.1
    * Complete setup, learning, and reference documentation
    * Limited warranty

    Optional PowerBook Duo 270 configuration

    Order No. M2124LL/A
    * PowerBook Duo 270c computer with 12MB of RAM, internal 240MB hard drive,
    and internal PowerBook Duo Express Modem with Express Fax software

    PowerBook Duo 4MB Memory
    Expansion Kit*
    Order No. M4184LL/A

    PowerBook Duo 8MB Memory
    Expansion Kit*
    Order No. M4185LL/A

    PowerBook Duo Fax/Data Modem
    (U.S., Canada, Japan)
    Order No. M0970LL/A

    Express Modem for PowerBook Duo*
    (U.S., Canada, Japan)
    Order No. M4186LL/A

    PowerBook Duo Rechargeable Battery
    Order No. M1835LL/A

    PowerBook Duo AC Adapter
    Order No. M4174LL/A

    PowerBook Duo Battery Recharger
    Order No. M4178LL/A
    Service Part 922-0576

    Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter
    Order No. M2539LL/A

    Apple HDI-30 SCSI System Cable
    Order No. M2538LL/A

    *Dealer installation recommended


Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook 200 Series (Duo)

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