Apple PowerBook 1400

Apple PowerBook 1400 was introduced in October 1996. It delivered a more robust mainstream PowerPC notebook with a swappable drive bay and removable display-lid insert. It combined PowerPC 603e at 117 MHz with 12MB; expandable to 64MB.

The BookCover panel encouraged personalisation while later 166MHz models provided substantially improved performance.

Notable Features

• It delivered a more robust mainstream PowerPC notebook with a swappable drive bay and removable display-lid insert.
• Its PowerPC 603e at 117 MHz and 12MB; expandable to 64MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The BookCover panel encouraged personalisation while later 166MHz models provided substantially improved performance.

Historical Significance

• The BookCover panel encouraged personalisation while later 166MHz models provided substantially improved performance.
• The model records a distinct hardware, enclosure or market stage rather than a storage-only configuration.

Collector’s Notes

• Processor speed, display type, regional branding and original model label should be checked when identifying a surviving system.
• Original power supplies, keyboards, media and expansion accessories add useful historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple PowerBook 1400
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Tuesday, October 1, 1996
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 603e at 117 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	System 7.5.3 through Mac OS 9.1
I/O	SCSI, serial, ADB, PC Card, modem and audio
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk and removable floppy/CD-ROM bay
Sound	16-bit stereo sound
Graphics	800 x 600 graphics
Display	Built-in 11.3-inch 800 x 600 monochrome or colour LCD
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	12MB; expandable to 64MB
CPU Speed	117 MHz