PowerBook 145

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Overview

The PowerBook 145 replaced the PB 140, using a 25 MHz 68030 CPU, making it significantly faster than the model it replaced.

Details

introduced August 3, 1992 at $2,150; discontinued June 7, 1993
requires System 7.0.1 to 7.6.1
CPU: 25 MHz 68030
FPU: none
performance: 3.8, relative to SE; 0.41, Speedometer 4
ROM: 1 MB
RAM: 2 MB RAM, expandable to 8 MB using a special 100ns pseudostatic RAM card
display: 9.8" 1-bit 640x400 passive matrix
40 MB or 80 MB hard drive standard
ADB port for keyboard and mouse
DIN-8 serial ports on back of computer
PowerBook SCSI connector on back of computer
proprietary modem slot
Gestalt ID: 54
Size (HxWxD): 2.25" x 11.25" x 9.3"
weight: 6.8 pounds

Online Resources

Faster browsing on older Macs, Mac Online Technical Journal
Email lists: PowerBooks, Classic Macs Digest, Vintage Macs
Links to System 7.0.1
Apple Specs for PowerBook 145
Apple TIL 14133: PowerBook 14x/16x/170/180 Q&A

Cautions

The 100-series and 500-series PowerBooks do not provide SCSI termination power, depending on external SCSI devices to provide it. For more details, see SCSI Termination Power.
Serial port limited to 57.6 kbps; use of a 56k modem may be limited. See 56k modem page.
Apple has discontinued support and parts orders for this model. You may be able to find dealers with parts inventory either locally or on our parts and service list.

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