Macintosh Portable vs iPad 2

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<p>Here is what 22 years does to Apple’s portable lineup; the Macintosh Portable was released in 1989, the iPad 2 is 2011 and oozes modernity. Here’s some fun statistics:</p>

<p><strong>Macintosh Portable</strong></p>

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<li>16Mhz CPU</li>

<li>1MB of RAM (expandable to 5MB!)</li>

<li>9.8″ Black & White display with 640×400 resolution</li>

<li>15.8lbs</li>

<li>Starting at $6500, or $7300 with a 40MB hard drive</li>

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<p>Compare this with the <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/03/02/ipad-2-specs/">iPad 2 specs</a>: dual core 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 10″ touch screen, 1.2lbs, for $499… what a difference two decades makes huh?</p>

<p>If you want this setup yourself, <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2011/03/11/ipad-2-availability/">availability of iPad 2</a> is very strained and most stores are sold out, but I did see a Macintosh Portable on eBay for a reasonable $75!

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<p>I enjoy <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/retro/">retro</a> Apple stuff and I love the iPad, so this picture is right up my ally. The white iPad 2 looks great doesn’t it? These pictures come to us via <a href="http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=12124837&postcount=99">MacRumors forums</a>, thanks for sending this in Jeff!</p>

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