Macintosh Portable Model 5120
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Portable computer, 1989, Apple. The Macintosh Portable (model 5120) is Apple's first battery-powered Macintosh: a 7 kg "portable" with a sharp active-matrix LCD, a trackball, a lead-acid battery lasting up to 10 hours and desktop-class performance, at a very high price. The 5120 is the original version without backlight.
| Years | September 1989 to February 1991 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apple Computer Inc. (US) |
| Model | M5120 |
| Processor | Motorola 68HC000 at 16 MHz |
| RAM | 1 MB, expandable to 9 MB |
| ROM | 256 KB |
| Display | 9.8 inch active-matrix monochrome LCD, 640 x 400, without backlight |
| Built-in storage | 3.5" SuperDrive (1.4 MB), optional 40 MB hard disk |
| Input | keyboard and trackball, interchangeable positions for left-handed use |
| Interfaces | SCSI, ADB (Apple Desktop Bus), 2 serial, video output, audio, modem slot |
| Power | 6 V 5 Ah lead-acid battery, 6 to 10 hours |
| Dimensions | 103 (H) x 387 (W) x 373 (D) mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg |
| Price (1989) | US$6,500 |
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