The Newer Technology MicroDock is series of lightweight portable docking devices that were marketed by Newer Technology for the PowerBook Duo line from Apple Computer.[1][2]
Features[]
Based on the design of Apple's Duo Floppy Adapter, the MicroDocks interfaced with PowerBook Duo notebooks through the custom 152-pin docking connector. Instead of a motor or lever, a small button was used to release the device. Each MicroDock included a single Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port along with the following, depending on model:[2][3]
- Color MicroDock: DA-15 port for 8-bit color video and 3.5mm audio jack for external speakers.
- Ethernet MicroDock: RJ45 10BASE-T Ethernet port.
- Floppy MicroDock: HDI-20 port for an external floppy.
- PC Card MicroDock: Slot for a PCMCIA card.[4]
- SCSI MicroDock: HDI-30 port for external SCSI devices.
Support[]
The MicroDocks are known to support all PowerBook Duo models, but Ethernet support requires the installation of software drivers.[5][6]
References[]
- ↑ 拡張性／ドック類：何のためにドックは必要か？ (Japanese) by Nao, Duo-Zone Kansai, FC2. 2005-05-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dockのスリープ時の脱着 (Japanese) by まーくん, Linkclub. 1998.
- ↑ Apple Duo Dock pinout, Pinouts.ru. 2017-05-30.
- ↑ Newer Habitat, MacUser p.160. 1996-05.
- ↑ Software from NewerTECH, Newer Technology. Archived 1997-04-18.
- ↑ Newer Technology Ethernet MicroDock by dpaanlka, System 7 Today. 2006-11-07.
See also[]
External links[]
- MicroDock Products for Duos at Newer Technology (archived 1996-11-12)
- Ethernet MicroDock at the Computer History Museum
- Ethernet MicroDock by Newer Technology at WorthPoint
