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PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) released May 1998: Technical Specifications
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Article ID:
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24469
4/30/98
1/9/01
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TOPIC
This article provides the technical specifications for Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers released in May 1998.
DISCUSSION
Processor and memory
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233-, 250-, or 292-MHz PowerPC G3 processor
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1MB backside level 2 cache on the 250- and 292-MHz processor modules; 125- or 146-MHz dedicated 64-bit backside bus*
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66- or 83-MHz system bus
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Integrated floating-point unit and 64K on-chip level 1 cache (32K data and 32K instruction)
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32MB or 64MB of RAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 192MB
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4MB of ROM
Storage
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Internal 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB IDE hard disk drive
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Two expansion bays for floppy disk drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and third-party storage solutions
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Removable 1.44MB floppy disk drive for use in expansion bay*
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20x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive for use in expansion bay
Interfaces
Connectivity
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Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port
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SCSI port for connecting as many as seven external devices
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Serial (RS-422) port
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Power adapter port
Communications
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Built-in 10BASE-T Ethernet connector (10 Mbps)
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RJ-11 modem port supports K56flex modem*
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Infrared technology port (4-Mbps IrDA)
Expansion
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PC Card slots for two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card or CardBus cards
Video
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S-video output connector*
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24-bit video output port (VGA-style connector)
Sound
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16-bit CD-quality stereo input/output
Media capabilities
Video
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2MB or 4MB of SGRAM video memory supports millions of colors on up to 20-inch external displays
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2D/3D graphics through an integrated video controller
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Support for Zoomed Video technology in the lower PC Card slot
Display
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12.1-inch (diagonal) built-in SVGA STN passive-matrix display supports thousands of colors at 800- by 600-pixel resolution
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13.3-inch (diagonal) and 14.1-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT XGA active-matrix displays support millions of colors at 1,024- by 768-pixel resolution
Sound
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Two built-in stereo speakers
Battery
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49-watt-hour lithium ion
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Average life: up to 3.5 hours with one battery; up to 7 hours with two batteries, based on normal use
Security
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Kensington cable lock slot
Keyboard
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Built-in full-size keyboard with 76 (U.S.) or 77 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys
Apple trackpad
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Solid-state Apple trackpad provides precise cursor control; sensing of movement and acceleration is easily adjustable through a control panel; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical requirements
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Line voltage: 100 to 240 volts AC
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Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
Environmental requirements
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Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 95 degrees F (10 degrees to 35 degrees C)
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Storage temperature: -13 degrees to 140 degrees F (-25 degrees to 60 degrees C)
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Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
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Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)
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Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft. (4,572 m)
Size and weight
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Width: 10.4 inches (26.4 cm)
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Height: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
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Depth: 2.0 inches (5.1 cm; 5.3 cm for the 14.1-inch model)
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Weight (varies by configuration; examples listed below include modem, battery, and CD-ROM module)
--12.1-inch model: 7.2 lb. (3.3 kg)
--13.3-inch model: 7.6 lb. (3.4 kg)
--14.1-inch model: 7.8 lb. (3.5 kg)
*Available in some configurations.
Note:
The Ethernet cable included with the computer is a Category-3 rated cable.
Configurations:
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With 12.1-Inch Display
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Order Number
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M6359LL/A
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M6477LL/A
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M6479LL/A
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Processor speed
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233 MHz
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233 MHz
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250 MHz
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Memory (SDRAM)
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32MB
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32MB
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32MB
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Video Memory
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2MB
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2MB
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2MB
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Backside level 2 cache
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1MB
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Backside bus speed
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125 MHz
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System bus speed
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66 MHz
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66 MHz
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83 MHz
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Hard disk drive
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2GB IDE drive
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2GB IDE drive
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2GB IDE drive
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CD-ROM drive module
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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Floppy disk drive module
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Yes
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Yes
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Ethernet Built-in
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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Modem
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K56flex*
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K56flex*
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S-video output
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With 13.3-Inch Display
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Order Number
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M6481LL/A
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M6357LL/A
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M6482LL/A
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Processor speed
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233 MHz
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250 MHz
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292 MHz
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Memory (SDRAM)
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32MB
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32MB
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64MB
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Video Memory
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4MB
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4MB
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4MB
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Backside level 2 cache
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1MB
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1MB
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Backside bus speed
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125 MHz
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146 MHz
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System bus speed
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66 MHz
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83 MHz
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83 MHz
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Hard disk drive
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2GB IDE drive
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4GB IDE drive
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4GB IDE drive
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CD-ROM drive module
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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Floppy disk drive module
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Ethernet Built-in
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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Modem
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K56flex*
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K56flex*
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S-video output
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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With 14.1-Inch Display
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Order Number
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M6484LL/A
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M6485LL/A
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M6541LL/A
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Processor speed
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233 MHz
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250 MHz
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292 MHz
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Memory (SDRAM)
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32MB
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32MB
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64MB
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Video Memory
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4MB
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4MB
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4MB
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Backside level 2 cache
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1MB
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1MB
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Backside bus speed
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125 MHz
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146 MHz
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System bus speed
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66 MHz
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83 MHz
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83 MHz
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Hard disk drive
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2GB IDE drive
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4GB IDE drive
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8GB IDE drive
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CD-ROM drive module
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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20x-speed (maximum)
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Floppy disk drive module
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Ethernet Built-in
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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10BASE-T
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Modem
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K56flex*
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K56flex*
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S-video output
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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K56flex*:
The modem can be flash ROM updated to support v.90 using the Apple Modem Updater 1.3.5. For more information on the Apple Modem Updater see article 58310: '
Apple Modem Updater 1.3.5 Read Me
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For additional information see article 30895: '
PowerBook G3 Series (M4753) Released September 1998: Technical Specifications
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Note:
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers should not be confused with Macintosh PowerBook G3 computers. Though the names are similar, there are significant differences. For more information differentiating between the computers, read article 24604: "
PowerBook G3, G3 Series: Identifying Different Versions
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