PowerBook 280c
Introduced in May 1994, the Duo 280 added '040 power to the Duo line. The 280 sold for $2,600. The 280c, with a 16-bit active-matrix color screen, sold for $3,750..
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PowerBook 280c Specs
Upgrades
Check
out my Mac store for parts!
Born
Again allows you to run OS 8 on most 030 Macs
The PowerBook
History page
Apple
Specs
PB 280 memory
pricing
How to upgrade
your DuoDock
Internet
Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps; use of a 56k modem
may be limited.
Start here for
internet info on a 280c
Get Your
Compact Mac On the Web - everything
you need.
Worldshare
has free internet for 68k Macs - Mac Plus or up. No banners, no
proprietary software to download. (Requires minimum $10 donation to
the charity of your choice, also requires filling out 1 survey a
month. Not available in all cities).
Tips
For Browsing On Older Macs
Info
About Browsers On Older Macs
Surf
the web through another Mac - Mac
Plus or up
ZTerm
HOW-TO. Connect to Unix hosts or
Macs and PC's with this terminal emulation program.
Tips
on using Eudora on older Macs
Sue Korlan's Internet FAQ -
tips and tricks on getting online and staying online
Remember to keep the battery charged or it will
die forever.
Software
System 7.5.3 and 7.5.5
Run various
versions of Linux/BSD on the 280c.
Uses
Word Processing
Web server
Email
HyperCard programming for kids
Learn How To Type
Play old games
Learn
Unix
Play network games
Paint programs for kids
Animation creation with HyperCard, Director, VideoWorks (last two are
out of print)
Clock
Datase, mailing list, recipes with Filemaker 1-3, HyperCard
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