Today in Apple history: PowerBook 165 becomes Apple’s most affordable laptop
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On August 16, 1993, Apple shipped the PowerBook 165. It lacked a color screen, but came with a relatively small price tag of $1,970.
On August 16, 1993, Apple shipped the PowerBook 165. It lacked a color screen, but came with a relatively small price tag of $1,970.