PowerBook 5300
physical object
Identifier
2026.2.59Description
A PowerBook 5300 series laptop, the specific model unknown. The 5300 series of the PowerBook line is notable for being the first generation of PowerBook laptops to use the PowerPC processor. Additionally, they have unique pop-out feet rather than the rotating latches seen in previous models.The 5300 released in 1995 with four different models, the 5300, 5300cs, 5300c, and 5300ce. They differ with higher quality displays and RAM size.
The labels on this laptop have been stripped off, so the specific model can't be identified.