PowerBook 150
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Essentials
Family: PowerBook
Codename: JeDI
Gestalt ID: 115
Minimum OS: 7.1.1
Maximum OS: 7.6.1
Introduced: July 1994
Terminated: October 1995
Processor
CPU: Motorola MC68030
CPU Speed: 33 MHz
FPU: none
Bus Speed: 33 MHz
Register Width: 32-bit
Data Bus Width: 32-bit
Address Bus Width: 32-bit
Level 1 Cache: 256 bytes data, 256 bytes instruction
ROM: 1 MB
RAM Type: unique
Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns
Onboard RAM: 4 MB
RAM slots: 1
Maximum RAM: 36 MB
Expansion Slots: modem
Video
Screen: passive matrix
Max Resolution: 2 bit grayscale 640x400
Storage
Hard Drive: 240-500 MB
ATA Bus: IDE
Floppy Drive: 1.4 MB SuperDrive
Input/Output
Serial: 1 Mini DIN-8
SCSI: HDI-30
Audio Out: mono 8 bit mini
Speaker: stereo
Miscellaneous
Power: 17 Watts
Dimensions: 2.25" H x 11.25" W x 9.3" D
Weight: 5.8 lbs.
Introduced in July 1994, the PowerBook 150 was Apple's first truly affordable PowerBook. While people grumbled about its lack of an ADB port (It had only serial and SCSI ports) and fuzzy passive matrix screen, the 150 was an excellent value at $1,300. It was discontinued in October 1995.
Picture Credits:
Apple, Inc.