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Powerbook 68k with cd rom drive
Posted by: Dimitris1980 on 2010-09-07 02:27:32
I am looking for a powerbook with 68k architecture (especially 68040). I did a small investigation and i found that this kind of powerbooks come with floppy drive. Is there an ability to come with cd rom drive or to connect one on these powerbooks?

Posted by: LCGuy on 2010-09-07 14:30:54
No 68k PowerBook can take an internal CD-ROM drive, this capability didn't show up until the 1400 series (PowerPC). However, any 68k PowerBook can take an external SCSI CD-ROM drive.

Posted by: Bunsen on 2010-09-07 15:00:53
You need an adapter (or adapting cable) from the Powerbook's HDI30 (small and square) SCSI port to the more regular SCSI port on the external CD.

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