The Apple PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1999 is a notebook that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1999 to 2000 as part of the PowerBook G3 series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on May 10, 1999, and its price started at $2499.
The new PowerBook features a 333 MHz or 400 MHz PowerPC 750 G3 processor, 14.1″ color LCD display, 64 MB of RAM, 4 GB / 6 GB or 10 GB hard drive, tray-loading 24x CD-ROM or 2x DVD-ROM drive, and 8 MB ATI Rage Pro LT graphics in the base model.
This PowerBook has been discontinued on February 16, 2000.
Today PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1999 is 23 years old!
PowerBook G3 14.1-inch Mid 1999 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | May 10, 1999 |
| Discontinued | February 16, 2000 |
| Model Identifier | PowerBook1,1 |
| Model Number | M5343 |
| Order Number | M7304LL/A (333 MHz) M7308LL/A (400 MHz) |
| Original Price | $2,499 $3,499 |
| Colors | Dark Grey |
| Weight | 5.9 Ibs. 2.676 KG |
| Dimensions | 1.6” H x 12.7” W x 10.4” D 4.06 cm H x 32.25 cm W x 26.41 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 750 G3 |
| Processor Speed | 333 MHz 400 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 66 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 512 KB L2 (333 MHz) 1 MB backside L2 (400 MHz) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 4 GB 6 GB 10 GB |
| Media | 1 – 24x CD-ROM or 2x DVD-ROM (Tray-loading) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 384 MB (Apple) 512 MB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC66 3.3V 144-pin SO-DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| 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 | 8 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA 1 – S-Video |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | None |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Type I or II |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA-2 |
| Bays | 2 – PowerBook Media Bays (1999/2000) |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Ethernet | 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | 56k |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Infrared | 1 – 4 Mbps |
| ADB | 1 – Internal for Trackpad |
| Serial | None |
| SCSI | 1 – HDI-30 |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| 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 8.6 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.3.9 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
| Bundled Software | None |
Power
| System Battery | 50 Wh Lithium-Ion (M7318) |
| Backup Battery | PowerBook G3 Backup Battery (922-3329) |
| Battery Life | 5 hours on one battery 10 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 (Bronze Keyboard): Technical Specifications
