Framework 12 (Early 2025) vs PowerBook G3 (Mid 1998)
Framework 12
(Early 2025)
$549
PowerBook G3
(Mid 1998)
$2,299
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Base Price (MSRP)
$549
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Base Price (MSRP)
$2,299
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CPU
Core i3-1315U
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CPU
PowerPC 750 233MHz
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GPU
UHD 64EU 1250MHz Gen 12
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GPU
Rage LT
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Memory
8GB (+$40)
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Memory
32MB
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Storage
500GB (+$99)
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Storage
2GB
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Display
12.2" LCD 1920×1200 Touch
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Display
12.1" LCD TN 800×600
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1.28 TFLOPS FP32
3%
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N/A
0%
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8GB
DDR5-5600
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32MB
SDR-100
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24 Tabs
5%
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Unknown # Tabs
0%
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500GB
M.2-2230-M-S3
PCIe 4.0 x4
Up to 5GB/s
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2GB
2.5"
PATA
-
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930 min 4K Video
23%
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Unknown # min 4K Video
0%
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No Optical Drive
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20x CD-ROM
Tray Loading
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-
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3.5" Floppy 1.44MB
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12.2"
LCD
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12.1"
LCD TN
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12.2"
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12.1"
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Area
66.9 in² (431.6 cm²)
16:10 Aspect Ratio
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Area
70.3 in² (453.4 cm²)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
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Brightness
400 Nits
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Brightness
150 Nits
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Refresh Rate
60Hz
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Refresh Rate
60Hz
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-
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-
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-
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-
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Resolution
1920×1200
2.3 Million Pixels
186 PPI
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Resolution
800×600
0.5 Million Pixels
83 PPI
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1920×1200
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800×600
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LED Backlight
1,500:1 Contrast
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CCFL Backlight
300:1 Contrast
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-
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-
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Colour Depth
8-bit
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Colour Depth
8-bit
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Coverage
69% sRGB
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-
-
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-
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-
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Coating
Matte
Fully Laminated
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Coating
Matte
-
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Touch
Capacitive
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-
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1920×1200
800×600
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1080p
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No Cameras
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Scissor Switch
1.50mm
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77 Keys
Scissor Switch
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Multi-Touch Clickpad Trackpad
Glass Surface
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Solid-state Trackpad
Plastic Surface
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Framework Stylus
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Not Included
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No Biometrics
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No Biometrics
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2
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2
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2
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1
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No Cellular
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No Cellular
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Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
2 Stream
Up to 2400Mbps
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No Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth 5.3
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No Bluetooth
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Infrared
56K Modem
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700 Series P+
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Integrated Chipset
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Data
-
-
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1x USB 3.1 (10Gbps)
4x USB-C 3.1 (10Gbps) + DP + PD
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Data
1x Serial
1x HDI-30
1x ADB
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2x PC Card Type II
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Network
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1x Ethernet (2.5Gbps)
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Network
1x Ethernet (10Mbps)
-
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Video
-
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1x DisplayPort 1.4
1x HDMI 2.0
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Video
1x VGA
1x S-Video
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-
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Audio
1x Audio Jack
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Audio
2x Audio Jack
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Card
1x micro SDXC Card UHS-I
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-
-
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-
-
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Power
DC 7.7x2.5mm
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-
-
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Security
Kensington Lock
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External
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External
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Not Included
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-
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45W
24.00V
1.88A
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-
-
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DC 7.7x2.5mm
1.8M (6 ft) Cable
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50Wh
3247mAh
15.40V
Lithium-Ion Polymer
-
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49Wh
3403mAh
14.40V
Lithium-Ion
User Replaceable
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Up to 8 Hours
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Up to 3.5 Hours
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Windows
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Mac OS 8 Tempo
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Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar (Latest)
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Build Material
Plastic
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Build Material
Plastic
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Cooler
1x Fans
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Cooler
1x Fans
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Convertible
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-
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Height
18.5 mm (0.7 in)
Width
287 mm (11.3 in)
Depth
213.9 mm (8.4 in)
Volume
1.13 L
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Height
50.8 mm (2 in)
Width
322.6 mm (12.7 in)
Depth
264.2 mm (10.4 in)
Volume
4.33 L
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Weight
1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
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Weight
3.538 kg (7.8 lb)
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CPU
Not Upgradable
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CPU
Not Upgradable
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GPU
Not Upgradable
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GPU
Not Upgradable
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Memory
Upgradable
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Memory
Upgradable
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Storage
Upgradable
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Storage
Upgradable
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Wi-Fi
Upgradable
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Wi-Fi
Not Upgradable
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Motherboard
Upgradable
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Motherboard
Not Upgradable
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Power Supply
Upgradable
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Power Supply
Upgradable
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Storage Slots
1x M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 x4
-
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Storage Slots
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1x 2.5" Bay
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Memory Slots
1x SO-DIMM
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Memory Slots
2x SO-DIMM
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M4753
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