The Apple PowerBook G3 12.1-inch Mid 1998 is a notebook that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 1998 as part of the PowerBook G3 series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on May 6, 1998, and its price started at $2299.
The new PowerBook features a 233 MHz PowerPC 740 G3 processor, 12.1″ color LCD display, 32 MB of RAM, 2 GB hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive, 20x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and 2 MB ATI Rage LT graphics in the base model.
This PowerBook has been discontinued on September 1, 1998.
Today PowerBook G3 12.1-inch Mid 1998 is 25 years old!
PowerBook G3 12.1-inch Mid 1998 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | May 6, 1998 |
| Discontinued | September 1, 1998 |
| Model Identifier | 314 |
| Model Number | M4753 |
| Order Number | M6477LL/A M6359LL/A |
| Original Price | $2,299 |
| Colors | Dark Grey |
| Weight | 7.2 Ibs. 3.265 KG |
| Dimensions | 2” H x 12.7” W x 10.4” D 5.08 cm H x 32.25 cm W x 26.41 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 740 G3 |
| Processor Speed | 233 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 66 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 |
| Coprocessor | Built-in FPU |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 2 GB |
| Media | 1 – 1.44 MB floppy 1 – 20x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 192 MB (Apple) 512 MB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC-100 144-pin SO-DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| ROM | N/A |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | 12.1″ Color STN Passive Matrix Display |
| Resolutions | 800 x 600 |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Rage LT |
| Graphics Memory | 2 MB 4 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA |
| Display Modes | Video mirroring only |
| External Resolution | None |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 2 – Type II or 1 – Type III PC Card |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA-2 |
| Bays | 2 – PowerBook Media Bays (1998) |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Ethernet | 10BASE-T |
| Modem | 56k (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Infrared | 1 – 4 Mbps |
| ADB | 1 – External 1 – Internal for Trackpad |
| Serial | 1 |
| SCSI | 1 – HDI-30 |
| Floppy Port | None |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 1 – VGA |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 77-key (U.S.) or 78-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, and drag) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 8 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.2.8 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
| Bundled Software | None |
Power
| System Battery | 49 Wh Lithium-Ion (M6385 & M4685) |
| Backup Battery | PowerBook G3 Backup Battery (922-3380) |
| Battery Life | 3.5 hours on one battery 7 hours on two batteries |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 45 W |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W AC (M4402) |
References:
Apple Support – PowerBook G3 Series: Technical Specifications
