Apple Macintosh PowerBook 170 (1991)

Apple Macintosh PowerBook 170 

🥇One of Apple's First Commercially-Successful Laptops 

The Apple PowerBook 170, released in October 1991 for a staggering $4,599 (roughly $10,500 today), was the luxury powerhouse of Apple's original laptop lineup. Built to save Apple's portable reputation after an earlier, clunky attempt at a mobile computer, the 170 was a no-compromise flagship machine that packed a fast processor and a gorgeous 10-inch screen that easily put competing laptops to shame. Today, this rare machine is a coveted centerpiece for tech collectors, though it is famous for a unique aging defect nicknamed "tunnel vision," where decades of trapped moisture cause the edges of the screen to slowly turn pitch black after a few minutes of use. To fix this, retro tech enthusiasts have pioneered a wild technique of "baking" the delicate screen panels inside kitchen ovens at precise temperatures to temporarily dry out the moisture and restore the display's clarity.

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