Apple · PowerBook

PowerBook G3 Series (Wallstreet, 1998)

Released May 1998

The redesigned 1998 PowerBook G3 Series offered 233, 250 and 292 MHz processors, three display sizes and two swappable expansion bays.

Model history · 2 models, 1997–1998

Size: 12.1″
Display: –
Processor: PowerPC G3 233 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998), PowerPC G3 250 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998) or PowerPC G3 292 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)
Memory: 32 MB – 64 MB
Weight: 3.45 kg
Battery: 3.5 h

Specifications

Screen size: 12.1″
Resolution: 800 × 600 or 1024 × 768
Touchscreen: No
Display type: 12.1-inch STN passive-matrix 800 × 600 screen or 13.3- and 14.1-inch TFT active-matrix 1024 × 768 screens; all are CCFL-backlit. The 14.1-inch case is 53 mm thick, compared with 51 mm for the smaller versions.

Processor: PowerPC G3 233 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998), PowerPC G3 250 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998) or PowerPC G3 292 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)
CPU cores: 1
Memory: 32 MB or 64 MB
Storage: 2 GB to 8 GB
CPU: PowerPC 750 (G3) at 233, 250 or 292 MHz. The 233 MHz launch version has no backside L2 cache; the 250 and 292 MHz versions each have 1 MB L2 cache. System bus is 66.7 MHz on 233 MHz models and 83.3 MHz on faster models.
GPU: ATI 3D RAGE LT graphics with 2 MB or 4 MB SGRAM video memory, depending on configuration; built-in 2D and 3D acceleration.
Memory type: 32 MB or 64 MB factory SDRAM in the listed regional configurations, using two SO-DIMM slots; Apple gives 192 MB as the original expansion limit.
Storage type: Removable internal 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB EIDE hard drive, depending on configuration. The two expansion bays accept battery, floppy, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM modules; removable media are separate from internal storage.

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 3.5 hours
Battery capacity: 49 Wh
Weight: 3.45 kg
Thickness: 51 mm
Width × depth: 323 × 265 mm
Battery life detail: Removable 49 Wh lithium-ion battery. Apple's service data sheet claims up to 3.5 hours on one battery or seven hours with two batteries. Maker reference weight of 3.45 kg includes one battery and a CD-ROM module.

Ports: Ethernet, headphone jack
Operating system: macOS
Port detail: Built-in 10BASE-T Ethernet, VGA external video, HDI-30 SCSI, ADB, GeoPort serial, audio input and headphone output, infrared and two Type II CardBus slots (or one Type III). The 13.3- and 14.1-inch versions also have S-video output; some configurations included a K56flex modem.
External displays: VGA output on every configuration, up to 1280 × 960 pixels according to Apple's developer note; S-video output on 13.3- and 14.1-inch versions.
Keyboard: Full-size keyboard with an embedded numeric keypad and inverted-T arrow keys.
Trackpad: Solid-state trackpad with tap, double-tap and drag support.
In the box: Mac OS 8.1 and a 45 W adapter. Apple Canada said the 12.1- and 13.3-inch versions began shipping on 7 May 1998; the 14.1-inch version was planned for early June. The listed CPU, screen, RAM and disk pairings are four regional launch configurations recorded at Apple's May 1998 Japan announcement.

Processor	Memory	Storage	Screen
PowerPC G3 233 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)	32 MB	2 GB	800 × 600
PowerPC G3 233 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)	32 MB	2 GB	1024 × 768
PowerPC G3 250 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)	32 MB	4 GB	1024 × 768
PowerPC G3 292 MHz (PowerBook G3 Series 1998)	64 MB	8 GB	1024 × 768

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
AppleiBook (1999)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook 1999)	32 MB – 288 MB	–	6 h	Sept 1999
AppleiBook (Early 2000)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 300 MHz (iBook Early 2000) or PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook Early 2000)	64 MB – 320 MB	–	6 h	Feb 2000
AppleiBook (FireWire)	12.1″	–	PowerPC G3 366 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000) or PowerPC G3 466 MHz (iBook FireWire 2000)	64 MB – 320 MB	–	6 h	Sept 2000