PowerBook Duo · The Beige Era · 1995
PowerBook Duo 2300c
The final Duo swapped in PowerPC, keeping the dockable dream alive a little longer before Apple moved on.
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PowerBook Duo 2300c: key facts
When was the PowerBook Duo 2300c released?
The PowerBook Duo 2300c arrived on August 28, 1995. Apple discontinued it in February 1997.
How much did the PowerBook Duo 2300c cost?
The PowerBook Duo 2300c launched at $3,700 in 1995, about $7,708 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: PowerPC 603e at 100 MHz, 8 MB RAM, 750 MB storage, 9.5" active-matrix color display.
Why does the PowerBook Duo 2300c matter?
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Full specifications
| CPU | PowerPC 603e · 100 MHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 1 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 MB (up to 56 MB) |
| Storage | 750 MB |
| Display | 9.5" active-matrix color |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | SCSI, ADB, serial |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | Subnotebook dockable laptop |
| Operating system | System 7 |
| Released | August 28, 1995 |
| Discontinued | February 1997 |
| Launch price | $3,700 |
How the PowerBook Duo 2300c compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2,050× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 100 MHz, the clock is roughly 32× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
All of this storage holds about 188 modern phone photos.
Launched at $3,700 in 1995, about $7,708 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11