Another PowerBook JLPGA with a tunnel effect screen

Seen on Yahoo Auction (the link doesn’t work in Europe), a PowerBook JLPGA.

It was in fairly good physical condition, but like most PowerBook 1xx sales, the rear cover was missing. Also, like many PowerBook 1xx models, the screen of this unique PowerBook 170 suffered from the tunnel effect. I’ve mentioned it before, but it’s extremely common: as soon as the screen powers on, the corners darken, and the visible area quickly shrinks. It sold for 117,000 ¥, or just under €800, which is quite reasonable considering the rarity of this Macintosh.




You can see the tunnel effect starting




The missing cover