PowerBook G3 Series (Wallstreet)
A black, bulging powerhouse with big screens and a bay for everything.
Overview
Known by the codename Wallstreet, this PowerBook G3 came in 233 to 292 MHz versions, with one revision later bumping the speeds. The case was soft-edged and black, with a hump at the back and a comfortable, well-regarded keyboard.
It offered larger display choices than before, up to 14.1 inches at 1024 by 768 resolution, as well as a bay that could hold a CD-ROM, DVD drive or extra battery. Its processor card could even be upgraded with later chips.
The notebook sold strongly to creative professionals and took part in many film and music productions of the late nineties, before the Lombard replaced it with a thinner body.
Why it mattered
The bulky but beloved G3 laptop that proved the PowerBook line was back at the top of the market.
At a glance
- Announced
- May 6, 1998
- Released
- May 6, 1998
- Discontinued
- May 10, 1999
- Launch price
- Not available
- Chip / processor
- PowerPC 750 (G3), 233 to 292 MHz
- Display
- 12.1" to 14.1"
- Storage
- 2 GB to 8 GB
- Status
- Vintage
Highlights
- 233 to 292 MHz G3 options
- Screens up to 14.1-inch
- Two internal bays
- Upgradable processor card
- Popular with creative users
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Display
- Size
- 12.1-inch, 13.3-inch or 14.1-inch
- Type
- Active-matrix or dual-scan color LCD
- Resolution
- Up to 1024 x 768
Chip
- Chip
- PowerPC 750 (G3), 233 to 292 MHz
Memory
- RAM
- 32 MB to 64 MB, expandable to 512 MB
How it compares
More in the PowerBook G3 family
PowerBook G3 (1997)
The first PowerBook G3, nicknamed Kanga, brought a G3 chip on the go.
PowerBook G3 (Bronze Keyboard, Lombard)
Slimmer, lighter and with USB, it traded black for a bronze keyboard.
PowerBook G3 (FireWire, Pismo)
The last G3 PowerBook added FireWire and a dedicated AirPort slot.