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    PowerBook Duo 280: Technical Specifications (Discontinued)
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11/30/94

TOPIC



    This article provides the technical specifications for the Apple PowerBook Duo 280.


DISCUSSION


    Microprocessor
    --------------
    * Motorola 68LC040 66/33-MHz microprocessor with integral memory management
    unit (FPU not integrated)

    Memory
    ------
    * Comes with 4MB of DRAM
    * DRAM expansion up to 8MB or 12MB with PowerBook Duo 4MB or 8MB Memory
    Expansion Kits, or up to 40MB with third-party memory expansion cards

    Disk Storage
    ------------
    * One internal 240MB hard disk
    * Optional external Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive

    Display
    -------
    * 9-inch (229-mm) diagonal
    * Backlit, active-matrix gray scale display, 640 by 400 pixels
    * 16 shades of gray

    Battery
    -------
    * Nickel-metal-hydride High Capacity Type II battery provides 2 to 4 hours
    of computer use before recharging is necessary
    * EverWatch battery-saver technology

    Keyboard
    --------
    * Built-in, 2.4-mm travel, 18-mm pitch
    * Two-level tilt adjustment
    * LED light when caps lock is engaged

    Trackball
    ---------
    * 19-mm diameter, dual-button trackball

    Clock/Calendar
    --------------
    * CMOS custom-integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery

    Microphone
    ----------
    * Built-in omnidirectional microphone; output voltage of 4 mV,
    peak-to-peak, at normal volume

    Interfaces
    ----------
    * Power adapter port
    * 152-pin PDS connector for connecting PowerBook Duo Dock, Duo Dock II,
    PowerBook Duo MiniDock, PowerBook Floppy Adapter, or other expansion
    devices
    * RS-422 serial port for LocalTalk networking, printers, modems, and other
    devices
    * Port for optional internal modem

    File-Transfer Options
    ---------------------
    * LocalTalk cables and System 7 file sharing
    * Serial cable and System 7 file sharing
    * Express modem and AppleTalk Remote Access software
    * Duo MiniDock with external Apple SuperDrive, SCSI disk adapter, and
    HDI-30 SCSI system cable
    * Duo Dock or Duo Dock II internal Apple SuperDrive, optional internal hard
    drive, and HDI-30 SCSI system cable

    Docking Options
    ---------------
    * PowerBook Duo Dock or Duo Dock II
    * PowerBook Duo MiniDock
    * PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter
    * Docking solutions from third-party vendors

    Modem
    -----
    * Optional internal PowerBook Express Modem; sends and receives data and
    faxes at 14,400 bps. Includes Express Fax and OCR software (OCR software
    available in United States and Europe only).

    Sound Generator
    ---------------
    * Built-in speaker
    * Apple Sound Chip provides monophonic 8-bit sound and is capable of
    driving stereo headphones or other stereo equipment with the same signal
    supplied to both channels through any optional PowerBook Duo Dock, Duo
    Dock II, or PowerBook Duo MiniDock

    Sound Input
    -----------
    * 4-voice sound with 8-bit analog-to-digital conversion recording at 11 or
    22 kHz sampling rate

    Disability Access
    -----------------
    * CloseView, Easy Access, and visible-beep included with system software.
    These built-in solutions and third-party options provide alternative
    input and output devices for people with disabilities.

    Electrical Requirements
    -----------------------
    * Line voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
    * Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
    * Power: 25 W maximum

    ADB Power Requirements
    ----------------------
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices is 100 mA with Powerbook Duo
    MiniDock or PowerBook Floppy Adapter or 500 mA with PowerBook Duo Dock or
    Duo Dock II (a maximum of three ADB devices is recommended)
    devices is recommended)

    Size and Weight
    ---------------
    * Thickness: 1.4 in. (3.6 cm)
    * Width: 10.9 in. (27.7 cm)
    * Depth: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
    * Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg)

    Operating Environment
    ---------------------
    * Operating temperature: 50í to 104í F (10í C to 40í C)
    * Storage temperature: ð13í to 140í F (ð35í C to 60í C)
    * Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
    * Operating altitude: 1 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)
    * Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft. (4,722 m)


    Article Change History:
    30 Nov 1994 - Marked article as Discontinued.

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Category: PowerBook
Sub Category: PowerBook 200 Series (Duo)

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