Apple PowerBook G3 400 (Bronze KB/Lombard) Specs (M7308LL/A)
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The PowerBook G3/400 (Bronze Keyboard/Lombard) -- formally a member of the "PowerBook G3 Bronze Keyboard" series as dubbed by Apple, but often referred to by its codename of "Lombard" -- features a 400 MHz PowerPC 750 (G3) processor with 1 MB of "backside" level 2 cache, 64 MB of RAM, a 6.0 GB hard drive, a tray-loading 2X DVD-ROM drive (onboard MPEG-2 decoding), and ATI Rage LT Pro graphics with 8 MB of SDRAM in a sleek black portable case with a 14.1" TFT active-matrix color display.
In addition to faster processors and the "bronze keyboard" for which it is named, the PowerBook G3 "Bronze Keyboard" systems are approximately 20% thinner than earlier PowerBook G3 models, have longer battery life, weigh substantially less and add dual display support. Also when compared to the "PDQ" models before them, the "Bronze Keyboard' PowerBook G3 models exchanged the ADB and Mac serial ports for dual onboard USB ports (while retaining the SCSI port), added 10/100Base-T Ethernet (up from 10Base-T) and dropped one of the two PC card slots.
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| Introduction Date: |
May 10, 1999 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 16, 2000 |
| 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: |
400 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: |
PB G3 Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
66 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
160 MHz (5:2) |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
1 MB (backside) |
| Details: |
Includes a 1 MB level 2 cache on a 160 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: |
384 MB* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially supports 384 MB of RAM in this model. However, third-parties have been able to upgrade it to 512 MB using two 256 MB memory modules.
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| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
ATI Rage Pro LT |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage Pro LT graphics with 8 MB of SDRAM. |
| Standard VRAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
8 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
14.1" TFT |
Native Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
A 14.1" color TFT active-matrix display with a 1024x768 native resolution. Supports 640x480 and 800x600 when scaled. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
Simultaneously supports native resolution on the internal display and a maximum of 1024x768 on an external display. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
6.0 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
EIDE/ATA-2 |
| Standard Optical: |
2X DVD-ROM* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has a "hot-swappable" 5.25" bay that holds a tray-loading 2X DVD-ROM by default (20X CD-ROM capability). It also has a 3.5" swappable bay that holds the battery by default. |
| Standard Modem: |
56.6k |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support AirPort or Bluetooth. |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
Dual onboard USB 1.1 ports.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
1 Type I/II PC Card* |
Expansion Bays: |
1 3.5", 1 5.25" |
| Details: |
*1 Type I/II PC card slot (CardBus compatible). This system has one "hot-swappable" 5.25" bay that shipped with a 2X DVD-ROM by default, and one 3.5" bay that shipped with a battery. Please note that these bays are not backwards 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 Bronze/Lombard |
| Apple Model No: |
M7308LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
PowerBook G3 - Bronze Keyboard/Lombard |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerBook1,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
50 W/Hr LiIon |
Battery Life: |
5 Hours, 9-10 Hours* |
| Details: |
*Apple estimated 5 hours with a single battery and 9-10 hours with dual batteries under "normal usage conditions". |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
8.6 |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.3.9 |
| Details: |
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.3.9. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot/Classic Mode |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9 and using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment.
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| Dimensions: |
1.7 x 10.4 x 12.7 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.9 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (4.1 cm, 32.3 cm, 26.4 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$3499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$275-US$350 |
| Details: |
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).
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