Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210

In 1992, Apple introduced a new addition to their Macintosh PowerBook series: the Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210. This notebook was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1992 to 1993 and was considered a game-changer in the world of portable computing.

The Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 was officially launched on October 19, 1992, with a starting price of $2,250. It was equipped with a 25 MHz Motorola 68030 processor, a 9.1-inch monochrome LCD display, 4 MB of RAM, and a 80 MB hard drive. Additionally, users had the option to set up the notebook as a desktop Macintosh by plugging it into a dedicated Duo Dock.

However, the Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 was short-lived as it was discontinued on October 21, 1993. Today, the Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 is 30 years old and considered a historical relic in the world of technology.

Despite its discontinuation, the Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 was a trailblazer for portable computing and set the standard for future laptops. It was a testament to Apple’s innovative design and engineering, and it remains a significant part of the company’s history.

Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210
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Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedOctober 19, 1992
DiscontinuedOctober 21, 1993
Model Identifier29
Model NumberM4161LL/A
Original Price$2,250
ColorsGrey
Weight4.2 Ibs.
1.905 KG
Dimensions1.4” H x 10.9” W x 8.5” D
3.55 cm H x 27.68 cm W x 21.59 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorMotorola 68030
Processor Speed25 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus25 MHz
Cache0.5 KB L1
CoprocessorNone

Storage & Media

Storage80 MB
MediaNone

Memory

Built-in Memory4 MB
Maximum Memory24 MB
Memory Slots1 – Duo
Minimum Speed70 ns
ROMUnknown
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in Display9″ monochrome passive-matrix reflective LCD
Resolutions640 x 400

Graphics

Graphics CardNone
Graphics MemoryNone
Display ConnectionNone

Expansion

Expansion SlotsModem
Dock (152-pin PDS)
Hard Drive InterfaceSCSI
BaysUnknown

Software

Original OSSystem Software 7.1
Maximum OSMac OS 7.6.1
FirmwareMacintosh ROM

Connections

Wi-FiNone
EthernetNone
ModemInternal modem/fax card
BluetoothNone
ADBNone
Serial1
SCSIHDI-30
Floppy PortNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
1 – Built-in microphone
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
1 – Built-in speaker
InfraredNone
Display1 – Mini-15

Keyboard and trackpad

KeyboardBuilt-in 64-key (U.S.) or 64-key (ISO) 3.0-mm travel keyboard
TrackpadBuilt-in 25-mm trackball pointing device

Power

System BatteryPowerBook Duo Type I (NiMH)
Backup BatteryUnknown
Maximum Continuous Power25 W
Line VoltageUnknown
Power AdapterUnknown

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References:
Apple Support – Macintosh PowerBook Duo 210: Technical Specifications