>I know some of the things I need to find out such as processor, speed, >RAM, Hard Drive space, etc, can be found on Apple's website. The things >they won't have on their site are the little things that are impoertant >too. Things like how long does a battery last, are batteries still >available, can they be rebuilt if they aren't (replacing NiCad cells in >used cases), can a cigar lighter adapter be found for it, so battery >power isn't an issue, as it won't be leaving my truck anyhow. Also, can >it support SCSI disk mode, or localtalk, or both. I'd like one that has >the same screen resolution as a compact (512x384 ?) if possible, so >spreadsheets, etc., come up as smoothly as possible. A 1.4 floppy would >be nice as well. Another thing I need to know is how accessible and the >going cost of a machine is.
SE/30 is a 16MHz 030. Only 030 PowerBooks were 140-180 series. Closest to SE/30 in basic processor power would be the 140/145, at 16MHz, with passive-matrix B/W display. 170 was 25MHz, with a much nicer active-matrix B/W display. Both can take up to 8MB RAM, any (reasonable) size HD. 160 was 25MHz with passive grey-scale display; 180 33MHz with active grey-scale display; 165c & 180c were color versions. Batteries last maybe an hour or, if new and you know how to conserve, up to two. Batteries are still available, in "extra capacity" (3200mAh, ca. $50 at MacZone) and "highest capacity" (4200mAh, $90 at MacConnection) versions (the original Apple batteries were only 1900mAh). If battery time is important, I'd recommend the hi-capacity type. Batteries are probably rebuildable, but I've never tried it so don't know. DC adapters have been available, don't know if they are anymore. All, like every Mac since the Plus, support AppleTalk; SCSI Disk mode only in the later 160-180 series. Screen resolution of all 1xx series was 640x400 (similar to 14-inch monitor which is 640x480); there was never a portable with the oddball resolution of the Plus/SE/Classic series. All 1xx PowerBooks have the standard 1.4 floppy. All are easily available and under $100 on eBay, LEM Swap, etc. These are old machines, tend to need chronic maintenance. Andrew Main -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
