The Apple PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Late 1998 is a notebook that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1998 to 1999 as part of the PowerBook G3 series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on September 1, 1998, and its price started at $2799.
The new PowerBook features a 233 MHz / 266 MHz or 300 MHz PowerPC 750 G3 processor, 14.1″ color LCD display, 32 MB or 64 MB of RAM, 2 GB / 4 GB or 8 GB hard drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive, 20x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and 2 MB ATI Rage Pro LT graphics in the base model.
This PowerBook has been discontinued on May 10, 1999.
Today PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Late 1998 is 25 years old!
PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Late 1998 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | September 1, 1998 |
| Discontinued | May 10, 1999 |
| Model Identifier | 406 |
| Model Number | M4753 |
| Order Number | M7109LL/A M7110LL/A M7111LL/A M7310LL/A |
| Original Price | $2,799 $3,499 $4,499 $4,999 |
| Colors | Dark Grey |
| Weight | 7.8 Ibs. 3.538 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 750 G3 |
| Processor Speed | 233 MHz 266 MHz 300 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 66 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 512 KB L2 (233 MHz) 1 MB backside L2 (266 MHz & 300 MHz) |
| Coprocessor | Built-in FPU |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB |
| Media | 1 – 1.44 MB floppy 1 – 20x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM (Tray-loading) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 32 MB 64 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 | 14.1″ Color TFT Active Matrix Display |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Rage Pro LT |
| Graphics Memory | 2 MB 4 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA 1 – S-Video |
| 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 |
| 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 1 – S-Video |
| 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 8.1 |
| 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
