TOPIC
I have a PowerBook G3 Series computer and want to know what type of video controller it uses.
DISCUSSION The original PowerBook G3 Series computer, released in May 1998 (Family number M4753), uses the the ATI 3D RAGE LT video controller. The PowerBook G3 Series computer configuration released in September 1998 (Family number M4753) uses the ATI RAGE LT Pro video controller. You can differentiate this PowerBook G3 Series configuration from the previous configuration because it has multiple resolutions built-in. The PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) computer released in May 1999 (Family number M5343) also uses the ATI RAGE LT Pro video controller but has additional VRAM (8MB) and a different architecture, which allows Simulscan (Mirroring) and Extended Desktop mode. Extended Desktop mode was not built into the earlier configurations, but is available through third-party PC card solutions. For additional information, please visit the following site: http://www.ati.com 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 Tech Info Library article 24604: " PowerBook G3, G3 Series: Identifying Different Versions " |
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| Product Area: | Computers |
| Category: | PowerBook |
| Sub Category: | PowerBook G3 Series; PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Kbd) |
| Keywords: | kpbook, kpbg3 |
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