Apple Unleashes Fast New PowerBook 3400 Series

Angela Blossom

Apple's PowerBook 3400 series is its new top-of-the-line offering in 
notebook computers. The four models in this series combine ease of use 
with high performance, state-of-the-art multimedia capabilities, and 
advanced communications technology.

The PowerBook 3400 series offers 180-, 200-, or 240-MHz PowerPC 603e 
processors, 256K level 2 cache, and PCI architecture - for performance 
that rivals that of desktop computers. All four models come with 16MB of 
RAM, expandable to 144MB. A lithium-ion battery makes for light weight 
and long battery life.
 
Bundled software includes Claris Organizer, WebWhacker, the Apple 
Internet Connection Kit, and Apple Location Manager (for switching 
system settings that vary by location).

Multimedia and Communications 
The PowerBook 3400 features a 12.1-inch active-matrix color display, 16-
bit video-out capability, video-in with zoomed video, four-speaker sound 
system, and integrated microphone. Three of the four models have built-
in Ethernet, 33.6-Kbps modems, and CD-ROM drives.
 
Models and Pricing
The MCC is taking orders for PowerBook 3400s. Apple is shipping all 
models now, except for the 3400c/240, which is expected to ship in 
April.
 
* PowerBook 3400c/180
16MB RAM, 1.3GB hard drive, diskette drive
M4596           MIT $4129

* PowerBook 3400c/180
16MB RAM, 1.3GB hard drive, 6x-speed CD-ROM/diskette drive
M4597           MIT $4588

* PowerBook 3400c/200
16MB RAM, 2.0GB hard drive, 6x-speed CD-ROM/diskette drive
M4595           MIT $5048

* PowerBook 3400c/240
16MB RAM, 3.0GB hard drive,12x-speed CD-ROM/diskette drive
M5550      Apple to set pricing by 4/1

More Information
For Apple's Online Product Data Sheet on the PowerBook 3400, see

http://product.info.apple.com/productinfo/datasheets/pt/pb3400.html

For details about configurations, accessories, and availability, contact 
the MCC at <mcc@mit.edu> or x3-7686.