Apple Inc.
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Macworld, December 1998
Image Credit:  Macworld, December 1998


Introduced: September 1, 1998
Terminated: May 5, 1999

Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 750 (G3)
Processor Speed:   233, 266, or 300 MHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   66 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   4 MB
Level 1 Cache:   64K
Level 2 Cache:   512K (233)/1MB (266/300)
Expansion Slots:   2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III)
Battery:   49 Wh Lithium Ion

Note:
  • PC Cards slots for two Type II PC Cards or one Type II card or CardBus cards Backside bus speed 146 MHz

Memory
RAM Type:   144-pin SDRAM
RAM Slots:   2
Min - Max RAM:   32 MB - 192 MB
Minimum RAM Speed:   100 MHz
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   32, 64, 128 MB
Onboard RAM:   none

Note:
  • Two SO-DIMM slots support to 192 MB 144-pin SDRAM 128 MB DIMM installs in top slot only


Apple Inc.
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Apple Inc.
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Ports
ADB:   1
USB:   none
FireWire:   none
Video:   HDI-15
Floppy:   none
SCSI:   HDI-30
Geoports:   1
Ethernet:   10BaseT
AirPort Ready:   No
Mic Type:   PlainTalk

Other Ports:
  • Printer, speaker, headphone, Infrared port supports AppleTalk and 1-MbIrDA


Macworld, May 1999
Image Credit:  Macworld, May 1999



Video
Display:
  • 12.1" STN, 13.3" TFT, or 14.1" TFT color display
Resolution (built-in LCD):
  • 640 x 400, 24-bit (4 MB VRAM)
  • 800 x 600, 24-bit (4 MB VRAM)
  • 1024 x 870, 24-bit (4 MB VRAM)
  • S-video output


Macworld, May 1999
Image Credit:  Macworld, May 1999



Storage
Standard CD-ROM:   20x, DVD
Internal Hard Drive:   IDE (2, 4, 8 GB)
Floppy Disk Drive:   1.44 MB manual

Note:
  • DVD-ROM Drive available, CD-ROM and Floppy are removable modules

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   8.1
Original Enabler:   PowerBook G3 Series 1.1

Compatible MacOS:
8.1
8.5
8.6
9
X v10.1 (Puma), 9.2 (Classic)
X v10.2 (Jaguar) (Up to v10.2.8)

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Codename:   PDQ
Form Factor:   PowerBook G3 Series
Dimensions (Inches):   2 H x 12.7 W x 10.4 D
Average Weight (lbs):   7.8
Gestalt ID:   312
Original Price:   $2500 - $5000 US


Macworld, January 1999
Image Credit:  Macworld, January 1999