PowerBook G3 (Mid 1999) vs PowerBook G3 (Late 1998)

PowerBook G3 (Mid 1999) $2,499
PowerBook G3 (Late 1998) $2,799
Base Price (MSRP)
$2,499
Base Price (MSRP)
$2,799
CPU
PowerPC 750 333MHz
CPU
PowerPC 750 233MHz
GPU
Rage LT Pro 8MB
GPU
Rage LT Pro
Memory
64MB
Memory
32MB
Storage
4GB
Storage
2GB
Display
14.1" LCD TN 1024×768
Display
12.1" LCD TN 800×600
CPU Image
PowerPC 750 333MHz
1 Core
1 Thread
333MHz Clock
CPU Image
PowerPC 750 233MHz
1 Core
1 Thread
233MHz Clock
PowerPC 750 333MHz vs PowerPC 750 233MHz Full Specs Comparison
GPU Image
Rage LT Pro 8MB
1 Shader
75MHz
8MB SDR
0.8GB/s Bandwidth
GPU Image
Rage LT Pro
1 Shader
75MHz
2MB SDR
0.8GB/s Bandwidth
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Rage LT Pro 8MB vs Rage LT Pro Full Specs Comparison
64MB
SDR-100
32MB
SDR-100
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Unknown # Tabs
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4GB
2.5"
PATA
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2GB
2.5"
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24x CD-ROM
Tray Loading
20x CD-ROM
Tray Loading
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3.5" Floppy 1.44MB
14.1"
LCD TN
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12.1"
LCD TN
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Area
95.4 in² (615.7 cm²)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Area
70.3 in² (453.4 cm²)
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Brightness
200 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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Resolution
1024×768
0.8 Million Pixels
91 PPI
Resolution
800×600
0.5 Million Pixels
83 PPI
CCFL Backlight
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300:1 Contrast
CCFL Backlight
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300:1 Contrast
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Colour Depth
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Colour Depth
8-bit
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Coating
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Coating
Matte
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77 Keys
Scissor Switch
77 Keys
Scissor Switch
Solid-state Trackpad
Plastic Surface
Solid-state Trackpad
Plastic Surface
Not Included
Not Included
Not Included
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No Biometrics
No Biometrics
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No Cellular
No Cellular
No Wi-Fi
No Wi-Fi
No Bluetooth
No Bluetooth
Infrared
56K Modem
Infrared
56K Modem
No Sensors
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Integrated Chipset
Integrated Chipset
Data
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2x USB 1.0 (12Mbps)
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1x PC Card Type I or II (CardBus)
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Data
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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 (100Mbps)
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Network
1x Ethernet (10Mbps)
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Video
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1x VGA
1x S-Video
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Audio
2x Audio Jack
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Audio
2x Audio Jack
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Power
DC 7.7x2.5mm
Power
DC 7.7x2.5mm
Security
Kensington Lock
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Security
Kensington Lock
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External
External
45W
24.00V
1.88A
45W
24.00V
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DC 7.7x2.5mm
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1.8M (6 ft) Cable
DC 7.7x2.5mm
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1.8M (6 ft) Cable
50Wh
4630mAh
10.80V
Lithium-Ion
User Replaceable
49Wh
3403mAh
14.40V
Lithium-Ion
User Replaceable
Up to 5 Hours
Up to 3.5 Hours
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Mac OS 8.6 Veronica
Mac OS 8.1 Bride of Buster
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (Latest)
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar (Latest)
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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Height
40.6 mm (1.6 in)
Width
322.6 mm (12.7 in)
Depth
264.2 mm (10.4 in)
Volume
3.46 L
Height
50.8 mm (2 in)
Width
322.6 mm (12.7 in)
Depth
264.2 mm (10.4 in)
Volume
4.33 L
Weight
2.676 kg (5.9 lb)
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3.538 kg (7.8 lb)
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CPU
Not Upgradable
CPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
GPU
Not Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Memory
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Storage
Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Not Upgradable
Wi-Fi
Not Upgradable
Motherboard
Not Upgradable
Motherboard
Not Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
Power Supply
Upgradable
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1x 2.5" Bay
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Storage Slots
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1x 2.5" Bay
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Memory Slots
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2x SO-DIMM
Memory Slots
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M5343
PowerBook1,1
M4753
Change Comparison