Apple PowerBook 3400c

Apple PowerBook 3400c was introduced in 17 February 1997. It combined fast PowerPC 603ev processors, active-matrix colour and integrated Ethernet in a premium portable. It combined PowerPC 603ev at 180 MHz with 16MB; expandable to 144MB.

At launch the 3400c was among the fastest notebooks available and provided the enclosure for the first PowerBook G3.

Notable Features

• It combined fast PowerPC 603ev processors, active-matrix colour and integrated Ethernet in a premium portable.
• Its PowerPC 603ev at 180 MHz and 16MB; expandable to 144MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• At launch the 3400c was among the fastest notebooks available and provided the enclosure for the first PowerBook G3.

Historical Significance

• At launch the 3400c was among the fastest notebooks available and provided the enclosure for the first PowerBook G3.
• 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 3400c
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Monday, February 17, 1997
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 603ev at 180 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 7.6 through Mac OS 9.1
I/O	SCSI, serial, ADB, Ethernet, PC Card, infrared, modem and audio
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk and removable floppy/CD-ROM bay
Sound	16-bit stereo sound with four speakers
Graphics	800 x 600 colour graphics
Display	Built-in 12.1-inch 800 x 600 active-matrix colour LCD
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	16MB; expandable to 144MB
CPU Speed	180 MHz