Apple PowerBook G3 250 (Original/Kanga/3500) Specs
Identifiers: Original/Kanga - M5993LL/A - N/A - M3553 - N/A
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The PowerBook G3/250 (Original), codenamed "Kanga" and often called the "PowerBook 3500" -- as it could have been dubbed as a member of the PowerBook series -- features a 250 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with a 512k "backside" level 2 cache, 32 MB of RAM, 2 MB of VRAM, a 5.0 GB hard drive, and a 20X tray-loading CD-ROM drive in a black portable case with a 12.1" color TFT active-matrix display. It also has "zoomed video" support, "hot-swappable" bays, a four speaker sound system, and dual PC card slots.
The PowerBook G3/250 (Original) was the first PowerBook to use the "third-generation" (G3) PowerPC 750 processor which also unveiled a new "backside" level 2 cache and consequently the system broke new ground in what was expected from a notebook, performing even better than many desktop systems.
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| Introduction Date: |
November 10, 1997 |
Discontinued Date: |
March 14, 1998 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 1997. |
| Processor Speed: |
250 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 750 (G3) |
| Processors: |
1 |
Geekbench: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the N/A Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
50 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
100 MHz (2.5:1) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (backside) |
| Details: |
Includes a 512k level 2 cache on a 100 MHz backside bus. |
| RAM Type: |
PowerBook G3* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
60 ns |
| Details: |
*Supports a unique 60 ns EDO DIMM memory module. |
| Standard RAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
160 MB |
| Details: |
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Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
32 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
32 MB of RAM onboard, single expansion slot open by default. |
| Video Card: |
N/A |
VRAM Type: |
Onboard |
| Details: |
2 MB of onboard VRAM. |
| Standard VRAM: |
2 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
2 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
12.1" TFT |
Native Resolution: |
800x600 |
| Details: |
12.1" color TFT active-matrix display with an 800 by 600 native resolution. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
N/A |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
5.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
ATA |
| Details: |
This model does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB. |
| Standard Optical: |
20X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB (Manual) |
| Details: |
This model has a "hot-swappable" 5.25" bay that holds a 20X CD-ROM drive by default. The floppy drive also is a swappable 3.5" module. |
| Standard Modem: |
33.6k |
Standard Ethernet: |
10Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support AirPort or Bluetooth. |
| USB Ports: |
None |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
N/A
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 Type II PC Card |
Expansion Bays: |
1 3.5", 1 5.25" |
| Details: |
Two Type II PC card slots (also supports one Type III card) and one "hot-swappable" 5.25" bay that was shipped with a 20X CD-ROM drive. The floppy drive also is a swappable 3.5" module. Please note that these bays are backwards compatible with the PowerBook 190 and 5300 models, but are not compatible with other PowerBook G3 systems.
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| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has 77 (US) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, and 4 arrow keys. The trackpad supports tap, double tap, and drag capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
PowerBook 3400 |
| Details: |
The original PowerBook G3 used a housing identical to that introduced by the previous PowerBook 3400 series. |
| Apple Order No: |
M5993LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Original/Kanga |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
M3553 (EMC N/A) |
Model ID: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the M3553 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the N/A Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
47 W h LiIon |
Battery Life: |
2-4 Hours |
| Details: |
2-4 hours under "normal usage conditions" as estimated by Apple. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
8.0 |
Maximum MacOS: |
9.1 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run MacOS X. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot Only |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9. It cannot boot MacOS X.
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| Dimensions: |
2.4 x 11.5 x 9.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (6.1 cm, 29.2 cm, 24.1 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$5700 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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