PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1998

The Apple PowerBook G3 14.1-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 $5599.

The new PowerBook features a 292 MHz PowerPC 750 G3 processor, 14.1″ color LCD display, 32 MB of RAM, 4 GB or 8 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 14.1-inch Mid 1998 is 25 years old!

PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1998
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PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1998 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedMay 6, 1998
DiscontinuedSeptember 1, 1998
Model Identifier312
Model NumberM4753
Order NumberM6541LL/A 
Original Price$5,599
ColorsDark Grey
Weight7.8 Ibs.
3.538 KG
Dimensions2” 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

ProcessorPowerPC 750 G3
Processor Speed292 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus83 MHz
Cache64 KB L1
1 MB backside L2
CoprocessorBuilt-in FPU

Storage & Media

Storage4 GB
8 GB
Media1 – 1.44 MB floppy
1 – 20x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

Memory

Built-in Memory32 MB
Maximum Memory192 MB (Apple)
512 MB (Actual)
Memory Slots2 – PC-100 144-pin SO-DIMM
Minimum Speed10 ns
ROMN/A
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in Display14.1″ Color TFT Active Matrix Display
Resolutions1024 x 768

Graphics

Graphics CardATI Rage LT
Graphics Memory2 MB
4 MB
Display Connection1 – VGA
1 – S-Video
Display ModesVideo mirroring only
External ResolutionNone

Expansion

Expansion Slots2 – Type II or 1 – Type III PC Card
Hard Drive InterfaceATA-2
Bays2 – PowerBook Media Bays (1998)

Connections

Wi-FiNone
Ethernet10BASE-T
Modem56k
BluetoothNone
Infrared1 – 4 Mbps
ADB1 – External
1 – Internal for Trackpad
Serial1
SCSI1 – HDI-30
Floppy PortNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
1 – Built-in microphone
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
2 – Built-in speakers
Display1 – VGA
1 – S-Video
Security Slot1 – Kensington cable lock

Keyboard and trackpad

KeyboardBuilt-in Full-size 77-key (U.S.) or 78-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys
TrackpadBuilt-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, and drag)

Software

Original OSMac OS 8
Maximum OSMac OS X 10.2.8
FirmwareMacintosh ROM
Bundled SoftwareNone

Power

System Battery49 Wh Lithium-Ion (M6385 & M4685)
Backup BatteryPowerBook G3 Backup Battery (922-3380)
Battery Life3.5 hours on one battery
7 hours on two batteries
Maximum Continuous Power45 W
Line Voltage100-240 V AC
Power Adapter45 W AC (M4402)

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References:
Apple Support – PowerBook G3 Series: Technical Specifications