On May 16, 1994, Apple launched the PowerBook 540c, considered one of the best laptops in the company's history.The PowerBook 540c featured a 16-bit portable display, claimed to be the finest screen ever for a notebook computer.It was powered by a 33MHz Motorola 68LC040 CPU, offered a resolution of 640x400, and supported PC cards, Ethernet, and external monitors.With a price tag of $5,539 in 1994, the PowerBook 540c set new standards in terms of speed, display quality, and features for Apple laptops.