Before I continue listing what’s in my current collection of Apple portables I want to detail what I’m still looking for. As I mentioned in my introduction to this series, I am not seeking one of every portable computer Apple has ever made, just one that personifies each developmental step along the way. The landmark editions, if you will.
So here’s a list of what I’m seeking along with a short description and why I deem them important: Continue reading »
My goal in collecting portable Apple computers isn’t to have one of every model, just to have one that personifies each major developmental step along the way. Apple portable computers powered by the G3 processor (aka PowerPC 750) were sold from late 1997 through January of 2001 when the G4 “TiBook” was introduced at Macworld Expo.
I am fortunate to have a few of these in my collection, all fully operational. Read on for the details. Continue reading »
Before I continue listing what’s in my current collection of Apple portables I want to detail what I’m still looking for. As I mentioned in my introduction to this series, I am not seeking one of every portable computer Apple has ever made, just one that personifies each developmental step along the way. The landmark editions, if you will.
So here’s a list of what I’m seeking along with a short description and why I deem them important: Continue reading »
My goal in collecting portable Apple computers isn’t to have one of every model, just to have one that personifies each major developmental step along the way. I have a nice collection started, but there’s several gaps I want to fill. Read on to find out what’s in the classicmacs.org portable collection already, and what I still scour craigslist and the LEM swap list for. Continue reading »
Which one of these fits a PowerBook 5300?
If you’ve assembled a nice collection of older Mac laptops, or if you just started a collection with a laptop that came without a power adapter, you may wonder what you need to power it.
Fortunately, Apple has a series of excellent articles in their KnowledgeBase that will point you in the right direction:
