Upgrade after 30 years: Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) laptop received iPad and MacBook Pro components

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Апгрейд спустя 30 лет: ноутбук Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) получил компоненты iPad и MacBook Pro

Апгрейд спустя 30 лет: ноутбук Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) получил компоненты iPad и MacBook Pro

In the mid-1990s, a series of Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 laptops appeared, which forever changed the market, although it consisted of inexpensive elements and materials. YouTuber BillyTheKidCENTURION took a PowerBook 520C case and completely updated the internals with a new iPad display and 2015 MacBook Pro components.

BillyTheKidCENTURION described the process in detail on video. He warned that the modding process can be dangerous not only for the equipment, but also for the enthusiast himself.

Апгрейд спустя 30 лет: ноутбук Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) получил компоненты iPad и MacBook Pro

As you can see from the specs comparison chart, this is a huge upgrade for the vintage Apple PowerBook 502C. However, these laptops were truly cutting-edge in their day and debuted in the PC market with a state-of-the-art trackpad, dual battery support for added durability. Regarding ergonomics, the device seems comfortable and nice even now, due to the design and materials.

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The full video goes into detail about the interesting aspects of modding, including electronics, display and mechanical parts. The author talks about the selection and adaptation of components and the difficulties he had during work.

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Апгрейд спустя 30 лет: ноутбук Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) получил компоненты iPad и MacBook Pro

Апгрейд спустя 30 лет: ноутбук Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) получил компоненты iPad и MacBook Pro

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