Apple PowerBook 2400c

Apple PowerBook 2400c was introduced in May 1997. It was a subnotebook co-designed with IBM Japan, prioritising low weight over internal removable drives. It combined PowerPC 603e at 180 MHz with 16MB; expandable to 80MB.

Strong popularity in Japan and its unusually compact form make the 2400c a distinctive PowerBook.

Notable Features

• It was a subnotebook co-designed with IBM Japan, prioritising low weight over internal removable drives.
• Its PowerPC 603e at 180 MHz and 16MB; expandable to 80MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• Strong popularity in Japan and its unusually compact form make the 2400c a distinctive PowerBook.

Historical Significance

• Strong popularity in Japan and its unusually compact form make the 2400c a distinctive PowerBook.
• 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 2400c
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Thursday, May 8, 1997
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 603e at 180 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 7.6.1 through Mac OS 9.1
I/O	SCSI, serial, ADB, PC Card, infrared, modem and audio
Keyboard	Integrated compact keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk; external floppy and no internal optical drive
Sound	16-bit stereo sound
Graphics	800 x 600 colour graphics
Display	Built-in 10.4-inch 800 x 600 active-matrix colour LCD
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	16MB; expandable to 80MB
CPU Speed	180 MHz