This article tells what is new and different about the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard).

Here are brief descriptions of the new and unique features of the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard).

Built-in Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Connect keyboards, mice, joysticks, speakers, modems, and other external peripherals to your PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) through the two built-in USB ports.

ROM-in-RAM

Enables Apple to update the Mac OS ROM via software downloads.

Built-in DVD decoding available

With the DVD-ROM drive and decoder, you can watch DVD movies on your PowerBook.

Note: Because the DVD decoder is installed on the logic board, DVD capability is only available only at time of order, no upgrade to DVD functionality is available.

10/100 base-T Ethernet

Using Cat5 cabling and the appropriate hub or network card, connect to a network or other 100 base-T computer at maximum speed.

Able to operate with the clamshell closed

With an external USB keyboard and mouse, and an external display connected, you don't have to use your PowerBook's built-in display.

Revised clamshell latch

To avoid accidentally opening the clamshell of your PowerBook, the release mechanism is now on the base of the PowerBook rather than on the display.

Revised expansion bay latches

To avoid accidentally ejecting an expansion bay device, the latch now releases near the end of its travel rather than at the beginning.

Faster processors

Available PowerPC G3 processors up to 400 MHz.

Miscellaneous

Comes with Mac OS 8.6.

Bigger hard disk drives.

Single manual eject PC card slot supporting Type I and Type II PC cards.

8 MB VRAM enables video support for external displays at more resolutions, and simultaneous use of built-in and external displays.

Translucent keyboard.

The sound and display controls are now integrated into the keyboard function keys.