Apple PowerBook G3 292 (Wallstreet) Specs

Identifiers: G3 Series/Wallstreet - M6541LL/A* - N/A* - M4753 - None

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The PowerBook G3/292 (Wallstreet) -- formally a member of the "PowerBook G3 Series" as dubbed by Apple, but more commonly referred to by its codename of "Wallstreet" -- features a 292 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with 1 MB of "backside" level 2 cache, 64 MB of RAM, 4 MB of SGRAM for video, a 4.0 GB or 8.0 GB hard drive, and a 20X tray-loading CD-ROM drive in a curvaceous black portable case with either a 13.3" TFT, or 14.1" TFT active-matrix color display.

The Wallstreet "PowerBook G3 Series" has 2D/3D graphics acceleration, "zoomed video" support, dual "hot-swappable" bays which both can hold batteries or expansion modules (the left is a 3.5" bay and the right a 5.25" bay), dual Card Bus compatible PC card slots, and a new "fn" key which creates a numerical keyboard for quicker data entry. All 13.3-inch and 14.1-inch models have S-video out as well.

The Wallstreet "PowerBook G3 Series" additionally was the first PowerBook line available "buld to order", and as a result, there were many possible configurations of the PowerBook G3/292 (Wallstreet). M6541LL/A had a 14.1-inch display, 64 MB of RAM, and a 8.0 GB hard drive for US$5599. It also was available with a 13.3-inch display and a 4.0 GB hard drive for US$4599. Other configurations were available as well.

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.

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Introduction Date:

May 6, 1998

Discontinued Date:

September 1, 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 1998.

Processors:

1

Geekbench 2:

N/A

Details:

N/A These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit Geekbench 2 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, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

292 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 750 (G3)

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

PB G3 Daughtercard

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

A variety of third-party processor upgrades were available.

System Bus Speed:

83 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

146 MHz

Details:

N/A

ROM/Firmware Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM/Firmware Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

64k

L2/L3 Cache:

1 MB (backside)

Details:

Includes a 1 MB level 2 cache on a 146 MHz backside bus.

RAM Type:

PC100 SDRAM

Min. RAM Speed:

10 ns

Details:

Supports 144-pin PC100 SDRAM SO-DIMM memory modules.

Standard RAM:

64 MB

Maximum RAM:

512 MB*

Details:

*Apple officially supports 192 MB of RAM in this model. However, third-parties have been able to upgrade it to 512 MB using two 256 MB memory modules. Site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this PowerBook G3. In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this PowerBook G3. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

2

Details:

N/A

Video Card:

Rage LT

VRAM Type:

SGRAM

Details:

Apple formally reports only that this model has 4 MB of SGRAM, but it uses onboard ATI Rage LT graphics.

Standard VRAM:

4 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

4 MB*

Details:

*13.3-inch and 14.1-inch models both have 4 MB of VRAM. Regardless, the video cannot be upgraded.

Built-in Display:

14.1" TFT*

Native Resolution:

1024x768*

Details:

*Available with two different displays -- either a 13.3" TFT active-matrix display with a 1024x768 native resolution, or a 14.1" TFT active-matrix display, also with a 1024x768 native resolution. M6541LL/A is configured with a 14.1" display.

2nd Display Support:

Mirroring Only

2nd Max. Resolution:

1024x768

Details:

These systems also have S-video out.

Standard Storage:

4.0, 8.0 GB*

Std. Storage Speed:

N/A

Details:

*M6541LL/A shipped with an 8.0 GB hard drive standard. This model does not support hard drives larger than 128 GB. Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this PowerBook G3. Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

2.5" (17 mm)

Storage Interface:

Ultra ATA

Details:

This model supports an internal Ultra ATA 2.5" hard drive that is up to 17 mm thick. It must be smaller capacity 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 that can be inserted in either bay.

Standard Modem:

56.6k*

Standard Ethernet:

10Base-T

Details:

*Internal 56.6k modem optionally could be omitted.

Standard AirPort:

None

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

This model does not support AirPort or Bluetooth.

USB Ports:

None

Firewire Ports:

None

Details:

N/A

Expansion Slots:

2 Type II PC Card*

Expansion Bays:

1 3.5", 1 5.25"

Details:

*2 Type II PC card slots also support one Type III card (CardBus compatible). This system has one "hot-swappable" 5.25" bay that shipped with a 20X CD-ROM drive, and one 3.5" bay that shipped with a battery. Please note that these bays only are compatible with the Wallstreet/PDQ models.

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, 4 arrow keys, and an embedded numeric keypad. The trackpad supports tap, double tap, and drag capabilities.

Case Type:

Notebook

Form Factor:

PowerBook G3 Wallstreet

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M6541LL/A*

Apple Subfamily:

G3 Series/Wallstreet

Details:

*There are several configurations of this model. However, Apple assigned M6541LL/A to a model configured with a 14.1-inch display.

Apple Model No:

M4753 (EMC None)

Model ID:

N/A*

Details:

*This model does not have a Model Identifier. 312 is the Gestalt ID whether the system has a 13.3-inch or 14.1-inch display. Also see: All Macs with the M4753 Model Number, the None 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:

49 W h LiIon

Battery Life:

3.5 Hours, 7 Hours*

Details:

*Apple estimated 3.5 hours with a single battery and 7 hours with dual batteries under "normal usage conditions".

Pre-Installed MacOS:

8.0

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.2.8

Details:

This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.2.8.

MacOS 9 Support:

Boot/Classic Mode

Windows Support:

Emulation Only

Details:

This model is capable of booting in Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment.

Dimensions:

2.0 x 10.4 x 12.7

Avg. Weight:

7.6, 7.8 lbs*

Details:

In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (5.1 cm, 32.3 cm, 26.4 cm). *This system is 7.6 lbs (3.4 kg) when configured with a 13.3-inch display and 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg) when configured with a 14.1-inch display.

Original Price (US):

US$4599-US$5599*

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

*This model originally cost US$4599 configured with a 13.3-inch display and US$5599 configured with a 14.1-inch display (M6541LL/A). Other configurations were available as well. Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated). Photo Credit: Apple Computer.

Ports

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Video (Monitor):

1 (VGA)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (HDI-30)

Details:

Single ADB and SCSI ports.

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

1

Details:

Single Geoport can be used with either a serial printer or modem.

USB:

None

Firewire:

None

Details:

N/A

Modem:

1* (RJ-11)

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

*Internal 56.6k modem standard on most configurations. IrDA port also provided.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

1*

Details:

*Only the 13.3-inch and 14.1-inch models have S-video out. The 12.1-inch models do not.

Microphone:

1 (Internal)

Sound In:

1

Details:

Internal microphone and 16-bit stereo sound audio in jack.

Sound Out:

1

Headphone:

None

Details:

Single 16-bit stereo sound output minijack also can be used with headphones.

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

1

Details:

100V-240V AC power adapter, 45 Max watts.

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