This article contains the technical specifications for the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) introduced in May, 1999.

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

• 333- or 400-MHz PowerPC G3 processor
• 512K or 1MB backside level 2 cache on processor module; 133- or 160-MHz dedicated 64-bit backside bus
• 66-MHz system bus
• Integrated floating-point unit and 64K on-chip level 1 cache (32K data and 32K instruction)
• 64MB of RAM (3.3-volt, unbuffered, low-power, 64-bit wide, 144-pin, running at 100 MHz, 10-nanosecond cycle time); two SO-DIMM slots support up to 384MB

• Internal 4GB, 6GB, or 10GB IDE hard disk drive (10GB drive available in build-to-order computers)
• Hot-swappable expansion bay for CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or third-party storage solutions such as Zip, SuperDisk, and hard disk drives
• 24x-speed (maximum) CD-ROM drive for use in expansion bay*
• 2x-speed (maximum) DVD-ROM drive for use in expansion bay; supports CD-ROM discs at up to 20x speed*

Connectivity

-Two 12-Mbps Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

-SCSI port for connecting as many as seven external devices

-Power adapter port

Communications

-Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connector (10/100 Mbps)

-RJ-11 connector for built-in 56K V.90 modem

-Infrared technology port (4-Mbps IrDA)

PC Card and CardBus expansion

-Support for one Type I or Type II card

-Support for a Zoom Video PC Card

Video

-S-video output port

-24-bit video output port (VGA-style connector)

Sound

-16-bit CD-quality stereo input/output

Sound

• Two built-in stereo speakers
• Internal omnidirectional microphone

• 8MB of SDRAM video memory supports millions of colors on external displays up to 21 inches
• Built-in 2D/3D graphics acceleration through an integrated ATI RAGE LT Pro video controller
• Supports DVD-Video playback with DVD-ROM drive*

• 14.1-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT XGA active-matrix display; supports millions of colors at 1,024- by 768-pixel resolution; supports resolution scaling to 640- by 480-pixel or 800- by 600-pixel resolution

• 50-watt-hour lithium-ion
• Provides up to 5 hours with one battery, and up to 10 hours with two batteries, depending on configuration and usage

• Kensington cable lock slot
• Keyboard lock

• Built-in full-size keyboard with 76 (U.S.) or 77 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad

• Solid-state Apple trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

• Line voltage: 100 to 240 volts AC
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

• Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C)
• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
• Operating altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3,048 m)
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4,572 m)

• Width: 10.4 inches (26.4 cm)
• Height: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
• Depth: 1.7 inches (4.3 cm)
• Weight: 5.9 pounds (2.68 kg) with CD-ROM drive and battery installed (varies by configuration)