Macintosh PowerBook G3
The PowerBook G3, introduced in 1997, was a groundbreaking laptop that set new standards for performance and design in portable computing. Known for its distinctive black casing and powerful capabilities, it was the first laptop to incorporate a desktop-class PowerPC G3 processor, offering unprecedented speed and efficiency for a portable device. This made it particularly popular among professionals who required high performance on the go, such as graphic designers and video editors. The PowerBook G3 also featured a modular design, allowing users to swap out components like the battery, optical drive, or additional storage, making it highly customizable to meet various needs.
Technical Characteristics
Laptops
M5343
233 MHz, 250 MHz, 292 MHz, or 300 MHz PowerPC G3 (750)
32 MB or 64 MB (expandable up to 192 MB or 512 MB depending on the model)
2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB IDE hard drive (4200 RPM)
Removable CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (8x, 20x, or optional DVD drive)
12.1-inch, 13.3-inch, or 14.1-inch active-matrix LCD display, resolution: 800x600 pixels (12.1-inch), 1024x768 pixels (13.3-inch and 14.1-inch)
ATI Rage LT Pro with 2 MB or 4 MB of SGRAM
Removable Lithium-ion battery, battery life: up to 4 hours
2 x PC Card slots (PCMCIA Type II), 1 x SCSI port, 1 x Serial port (RS-422), 1 x ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port Ethernet (10BASE-T), 1 x VGA output (supports external display up to 1280x1024) Audio in/out
Optional 56K modem
Height: 61 mm, width: 325 mm, depth: 267 mm
3.4 kg
Mac OS 8.0 (upgradable to Mac OS X 10.2)
Removable media bay for swapping between optical drives, floppy drives, or additional batteries
External power adapter (45-watt)