Apple PowerBook G3 250 (Original/Kanga/3500) Specs (M5993LL/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. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 750 (G3) |
Processor Speed: |
250 MHz |
| 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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| 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 |
| 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 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 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. |
| 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 Model No: |
M5993LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
PowerBook G3 - Original/Kanga |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
313 |
Machine Model: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
47 W/Hr 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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