Like modern laptops, it featured power management and the ability to run from batteries.
Apple seems to be very good at power management.
The power management for microprocessors can be done over the whole processor, or in specific areas.
This was a significant upgrade in terms of usability, performance, power management and the browser experience.
However, power management was not one of those features.
Navigation, fire control, power management, shields, radar, and the individual weapon systems all showed normal.
However, in many cases applications can unnecessarily prevent power management from working.
What the heck is power management, and how do I do it?
The 170 was introduced with System 7.0.1, specifically to support new power management and other unique hardware features.
Apple are certainly ahead in display and in overall power management.