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Apple PowerBook G3 250 (Original/Kanga/3500) Specs (M5993LL/A)

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Apple PowerBook G3The 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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November 10, 1997 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.
PowerPC 750 (G3) 250 MHz
Details: N/A
Soldered Integrated
Details: N/A
50 MHz 100 MHz (2.5:1)
Details: N/A
Macintosh ROM 4 MB
Details: N/A
64k 512k (backside)
Details: Includes a 512k level 2 cache on a 100 MHz backside bus.
PowerBook G3* 60 ns
Details: *Supports a unique 60 ns EDO DIMM memory module.
32 MB 160 MB
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32 MB 1
Details: 32 MB of RAM onboard, single expansion slot open by default.
N/A Onboard
Details: 2 MB of onboard VRAM.
2 MB 2 MB
Details: The video cannot be upgraded.
12.1" TFT 800x600
Details: 12.1" color TFT active-matrix display with an 800 by 600 native resolution.
N/A N/A
Details: N/A
5.0 GB ATA
Details: N/A
20X CD-ROM 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 module.
33.6k 10Base-T
Details: N/A
N/A N/A
Details: This model does not support AirPort or Bluetooth.
None None
Details: N/A

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2 Type II PC Card 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 module.
Full-size 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.
Notebook PowerBook 3400
Details: The original PowerBook G3 used a housing identical to that introduced by the previous PowerBook 3400 series.
M5993LL/A PowerBook G3 - Original/Kanga
Details: The Apple model number should be unique to this system.
313 N/A
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
47 W/Hr LiIon 2-4 Hours
Details: 2-4 hours under "normal usage conditions" as estimated by Apple.
8.0 9.1
Details: This system cannot run MacOS X.
Boot Only Emulation Only
Details: This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9. It cannot boot MacOS X.

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2.4 x 11.5 x 9.5 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).
US$5700 N/A
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