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PowerBook G3 (Wallstreet)

M4753 · 1998–1999 · laptop

Specifications

Cpu: PowerPC G3 233-300 MHz
Ram: max: 512 MB (2×256 MB SO-DIMM) · base: 32 MB
Ports: Serial (RS-422) · HDI-30 SCSI · ADB · VGA · S-video out · PC Card ×2 · Dual expansion bays
Battery: Lithium-ion, dual bays (can run two batteries)
Display: 12.1", 13.3", or 14.1" (up to 1024×768)
Storage: base: 2 GB IDE HDD · options: 4 GB IDE HDD · 8 GB IDE HDD
Weight: 3.5 kg
Os Support: latest: Mac OS X 10.2.8 · shipped: Mac OS 8.1
Release Price: $2,299

Variants

Sizes

12.1" (dual-scan or TFT)(Entry configurations; the 233 MHz dual-scan with no L2 cache is nicknamed MainStreet.)13.3" TFT(Mid configuration, known for fragile hinge-mounted display cabling.)14.1" TFT(The classic Wallstreet look; 1024×768.)

Models

Series II (PDQ)(August 1998 refresh: 233, 266, and 300 MHz, all with L2 cache and 14.1" display standard on upper tiers.)

Upgrade paths

RAM

512 MB PC66 SO-DIMM (2×256 MB low-profile) · Top slot is easy under the keyboard; bottom slot requires processor card removal.

MODERATE

CPU

G4 upgrade daughtercards to 500 MHz (PowerLogix, Sonnet) · The processor lives on a removable daughtercard, so upgrades existed but the teardown is involved.

HARD

storage

Larger 2.5" IDE drive or mSATA/CF adapter · Standard 2.5" IDE bay.

MODERATE