PowerBook 1400cs/117
Laptops1996Uncommon
The PowerBook 1400 was Apple's mid-range laptop for 1996 and 1997, notable for its Book Cover feature — a replaceable bezel that let owners swap decorative covers on the lid. Available in both c (color) and cs (color passive-matrix) configurations across three clock speeds. The 1400 also supported a CD-ROM module in the expansion bay, a first for a PowerBook at its price point.
Reference →Identity
- Manufacturer
- Apple
- Model Number
- M3571
Dates & Pricing
- Introduced
- 1996-11-20
- Discontinued
- 1997-07-14
- Release Year
- 1996
- Original Price (Low)
- $2,500
- Original Price (High)
- $2,900
- Estimated Value
- $100
Processor
- CPU
- PowerPC 603e
- CPU Speed
- 117 MHz
- FPU
- Integrated
- Bus Speed
- 33.3 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 12-64 MB
- RAM Max
- 64 MB
- RAM Slots
- 1
- RAM Type
- DRAM Card
Storage & Display
- Storage
- 750 MB, 1.0 GB
- Graphics
- Built-in 11.3" Passive Matrix Color LCD 800x600
- Screen Size
- 11.3" Color
- Display Type
- LCD
- Display Variant
- Color
- Native Resolution
- 800x600
Expansion & Ports
- Expansion Slots
- 2 Type II PC Card
- Drive Bays
- 1 5.25"
- Ports
- ADB: 1 , SCSI: 1 (HDI-30) , Serial (Standard): 1 , Microphone: 1 (Line Level) , Sound In: 1 (16-Bit Stereo) , Sound Out: 1 (16-Bit Stereo) , Security (Lock): 1
Software
- Operating System
- 7.5.3
- Min OS
- 7.5.3, 7.6
- Max OS
- 9.1
Physical
- Weight
- 6.7 lbs
- Dimensions
- 2.0 x 11.5 x 9.0
- Battery Type
- NiMH
eBay Sale Prices
Sales
9
Typical Low
$101
25th %ile
Typical High
$146
75th %ile
Avg / Median
$124
$123 med
Full range: $42–$300 across 9 sales
Auction
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All 9 sales
Vintage Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400cs/117 (117mhz/16mb/750mb) - Works + Extra
2026-07-23$116
Apple Macintosh Powerbook 1400CS IN BOX w, mint bookcover skins CD/Floppy videos
2026-07-17$300
Vintage Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400cs (1gb HD) - Works + Extras
2026-06-30$225
Vintage Apple Macintosh M3571 PowerBook 1400CS 16MB RAM 340MB HD OS 7.5.3 - boot
2026-06-28$42
Vintage Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400cs/117 (117mhz/16mb/750mb) - Works + Extra
2026-06-15$150
Apple Powerbook 1400 CS 117 20 MB RAM 2GB CF SSD Ethernet PC Card Tested Working
2026-05-09$130
Vintage Macintosh PowerBook 1400cs with two disc drives and all accessories
2026-05-07$144
Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400 Untested 702 FREE SHIPPING
2026-05-04$110
Vintage Apple Macintosh PowerBook 1400 1996 (untested)
2026-04-25$75
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