Starring the Computer - Apple Powerbook Duo

Apple Powerbook Duo

The Duo was a line of small notebook computers, which lacked many of the common interfaces on laptops. Various docking stations were available to add additional ports.

•The Net (1995) •Hackers (1995) •NCIS - Season 6, Episode 13 (2009) •Nash Bridges - Season 1, Episode 1, "Genesis" (1996) •Most Wanted (1997) •Volcano (1997) •Drop Zone (1994)

The Net (1995)

Angela's laptop, and the laptop lent to her by her ex-lover are Powerbook Duos.

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Hackers (1995)

Kate's new laptop is a Powerbook Duo 280c. Eugene attempts to bribe Dade by sending him a new clear-cased Duo 280c.

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Kate uses the Powerbook for all her hacking exploits.

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Silly graphics, and of course this is the Apple that is infamously described as having the "new P6 chip".

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NCIS - Season 6, Episode 13 (2009)

McGee receives a parcel containing his old computers including a Powerbook Duo.

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Nash Bridges - Season 1, Episode 1, "Genesis" (1996)

Joe uses a Powerbook Duo as part of his surveillance equipment to monitor the sale of the computer chips.

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Most Wanted (1997)

James and the other recruits use Powerbook Duos in their mission briefing, and later James recovers a Duo containing vital documents that prove his innocence.

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Volcano (1997)

Dr. Barnes uses her Powerbook to calculate the speed of lava flowing beneath the city streets.

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Drop Zone (1994)

The hacker uses a Powerbook to hack into the DEA's computers.

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