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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Macintosh
PowerBook G3/292, codenamed Wallstreet, features a 292 MHz
PowerPC 750 (G3) processor, 64 MB of RAM, and a 4.0 GB or
8.0 GB hard drive in a sleek, black portable case with a
13.3" or 14.1" TFT color display. This model also has dual
hot-swappable bays, a stereo speaker system, 2D/3D graphics
acceleration, an "fn" key which creates a numerical
keyboard, S-video output, and zoomed video support. The
PowerBook G3 series leapfrogs all other portable systems in
both speed and style.
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Introduction
Date:
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May 6, 1998
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Discontinued
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September 1,
1998
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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Processor
Speed:
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292 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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Daughtercard
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 750
(G3)
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System Bus
Speed:
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83 MHz
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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146 MHz
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ROM Size:
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4 MB
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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1 MB (backside)
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RAM Type:
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10 ns SO-DIMM
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VRAM Type:
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Video SGRAM
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Standard RAM:
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64 MB
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Maximum RAM:
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192 MB
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Motherboard
RAM:
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None
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RAM Slots:
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2
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Standard VRAM:
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4 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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4 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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4.0 GB, 8.0 GB
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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ATA
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Standard
CD-ROM:
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20X
1,
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Standard Disk:
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1.44 MB
(manual)
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Standard Modem:
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56k (internal)
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10Base-T
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Case Type:
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Portable
(Black)
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Form Factor:
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PowerBook G3
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Exp. Slots:
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2 Type II PC Card
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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N/A
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Battery Type:
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47 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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3.5 hours, 7 hours
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Built-in
Display:
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13.3",14.1" Color
4,
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Supported
MacOS:
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8.0, 8.1-8.6, 9.0-9.1,
X
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Dimensions:
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2.0 x 10.4 x 12.7
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Avg. Weight:
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7.6, 7.8 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$4600, $5600 US
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Est. Current
Price:
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$750-$900 US
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Notes:
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Custom configurations were available, standard
configurations listed.
1. DVD drive option
was also available.
2.
2 Type II PC Card (1 Type III).
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3.5 hours with single battery, 7 hours with dual
batteries.
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12.1" STN, 13.3" TFT, or 14.1" TFT color display.
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In inches, height x width x depth (while closed).
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7.6 lbs. (13.3"), 7.8 lbs. (14.1").
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Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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