Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/180

The Apple Macintosh PowerBook but heavy notebook systems and

2400c/180 combines Apple’s lighter systems that sacrifice perfor-
acclaimed ease of use with desktop- mance and connectivity features.
level performance, connectivity, and The PowerBook 2400c/180 essentially
expandability, without the need for eliminates this trade-off between port-
expensive add-ons. But the key to this ability and productivity, by combin-
Features unique system’s appeal is its compact ing a sleek, lightweight product that’s
Lightweight design
design and ultralight weight—fea- not only fast but also designed with
• Weighs only 4.4 lbs. tures that make the PowerBook connectivity features that make it
• Uses lithium-ion battery technology for light
weight—and long battery life
2400c/180 the optimal choice for easy to add to your system’s capa-
High performance
people who are always on the move. bilities. With its built-in PC Card
• Packs desktop-level performance into a Based on the high-end architec- slots (ideal for adding a modem or
lightweight, compact system
• Features industry-standard, performance-
ture of the PowerBook 3400, this Ethernet connection), 16-bit video-
enhancing PCI architecture surprisingly light notebook system output port (for attaching an external
• Comes standard with a brilliant 10.4-in.
(diagonal) active-matrix color, SVGA display
rivals many desktop computers with monitor), and ADB port (for connect-
• Offers outstanding video capabilities, its 180-megahertz PowerPC 603e ing additional input devices such as a
including graphics acceleration and Zoomed
Video support
processor and 256K level 2 cache. keyboard or mouse), as well as other
• Includes a large-capacity, 1.3GB hard But the true measure of perfor- features—the PowerBook 2400c/180
disk drive mance goes far beyond processor provides extraordinary flexibility in
Outstanding connectivity speed, to include features such as configuration.
• Offers a full range of built-in ports, includ-
ing a printer/modem port for networking and high-capacity hard disk storage, a The result is a system that
communications, an external floppy disk high-resolution display with video redefines portability, making the
drive port, a SCSI port for connecting up to
six external devices, an ADB port for attach- acceleration, long battery life, and Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/180
ing an extra keyboard or mouse, a VGA-style flexible connectivity—areas in which the computer of choice for mobile
video-output port for connecting external mon-
itors or projection devices, and an infrared the Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/ professionals who want the conven-
port to support easy, wireless LAN access or 180 shines. ience and outstanding performance
file sharing with similarly equipped systems
• Includes built-in 16-bit stereo sound-input/ For years, people have been that the lightest Macintosh system
output ports forced to choose between powerful offers today.
Flexible expansion options
• Offers one RAM expansion slot to support
up to 48MB of memory
• Accommodates two Type II PC Cards or
one Type III PC Card for additional commu-
nications, storage, or other options
Bundled productivity software
• Comes with the Apple Internet Connection
Kit for easy Internet access
• Includes pre-installed ClarisWorks integrated
productivity software
• Provides software for remote access and
cross-platform compatibility
• Features Apple Location Manager software,
which allows you to easily switch system
settings that vary by location
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Networking and communications
Technical Specifications
• Built-in infrared technology supports AppleTalk
protocols and 1Mb IrDA standard
Microprocessor
• 180-MHz PowerPC 603e; 256K level 2 cache Sound
• Built-in speaker
Architecture
• 16-bit, CD-quality stereo input/output
• PCI-based architecture, 33-MHz I/O bus and
• Integrated microphone
40-MHz system bus
Keyboard
Memory
Ordering Information • Built-in 16.5-mm-pitch keyboard, complete with
• 16MB of RAM, expandable to 48MB
inverted “T” and 12 function keys
Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/180 Storage
Apple trackpad
Order No. M5241LL/A • Internal 1.3GB hard disk drive
• Solid-state Apple trackpad provides precise cursor
• PowerBook 2400c/180 computer with • External 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive
control; sensing of movement and acceleration can
180-MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16MB
Display be easily adjusted; supports tap, double-tap, and
of RAM, internal 1.3GB hard disk drive, and
• Resolution: 800 by 600 pixels drag capabilities
external 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive floppy
• 10.4-in. (diagonal) active-matrix color SVGA display
disk drive Electrical requirements
that supports up to thousands of colors
• Line voltage: 100 to 220 volts AC
All systems also ship with battery and AC • 1MB of VRAM supports 16-bit color video output
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
adapter; Mac OS 7.6; complete setup, learning, (thousands of colors) in 800- by 600-pixel
and reference documentation; Apple Internet resolution, and 8-bit color video output (256 colors) Environmental requirements
Connection Kit software; Apple Remote Access in 1,024- by 768-pixel resolution on up to 20-in. • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
software; cross-platform compatibility monitors • Storage temperature: –13° to 140° F (–25° to 60° C)
software; and one-year limited warranty. • Hardware acceleration of scrolling and other graphics • Relative humidity: 20% to 90% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)
Accessories Expansion capabilities
• Maximum storage altitude: 20,000 ft. (6,300 m)
• One memory expansion slot
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery for • Slots for two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Size and weight
Macintosh PowerBook 2400c/180 Card; supports Zoomed Video • Height: 1.9 in. (4.7 cm)
Order No. M5876
• Width: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm)
Battery
45-watt AC Adapter for Macintosh • Depth: 8.4 in. (21.3 cm)
• Lithium ion (LiIon—29-watt-hour)
PowerBook 1400 and 3400 series and • Weight: 4.4 lb. (2.0 kg)
• Average life: 2 to 4 hours, depending on
Macintosh PowerBook 2400c
environmental usage pattern
Order No. M4895
External Floppy Disk Drive for Macintosh Ports
PowerBook 2400c • Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
Order No. M5853 • Serial (RS-422) port
• 16-bit video-output port (VGA-style connector)
For more information about Apple Macintosh • SCSI port for connecting as many as six external
PowerBook products, visit our web site at devices
http://www.powerbook.apple.com. • Infrared technology port
• Power adapter ports
Product specifications are subject to change. • Stereo sound-input/output port
Check with your Apple reseller for the most
• Floppy disk drive connector
current information about product specifica-
tions and configurations

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