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 Power Mac G3 (Blue and White)
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 Power Macintosh G3 (Beige)
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Jan 5, 1999 | Nov 10, 1997 |
| Launch price | $1,599 | - |
| Chip | PowerPC G3, 300 to 450 MHz | PowerPC 750 (G3), 233 to 333 MHz |
| Status | Vintage | Vintage |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | PowerPC G3, 300 to 450 MHz | PowerPC 750 (G3), 233 to 333 MHz |
| Cache | 512 KB or 1 MB backside L2 cache | 512 KB or 1 MB backside L2 cache |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 64 to 128 MB PC100 SDRAM, expandable to 1 GB | 32 to 128 MB PC66 SDRAM, expandable to 768 MB |
| Storage options | 6 to 27 GB Ultra ATA hard disk | 4 to 9 GB hard disk (4 to 6 GB on Desktop) |
| Ports | ||
| Ports | 2 USB, 2 FireWire 400, 10/100 Ethernet, ADB, 2 serial, audio | ADB, 2 serial, SCSI, video out |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 43.2 x 22.6 x 46.7 cm (17 x 8.9 x 18.4 in) | - |
| Weight | 12.6 kg (27.8 lb) | 10 kg Desktop, 15 kg Minitower, 26.8 kg All-in-One |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | Mac OS 8.5.1 | Mac OS 8 |
| Latest supported OS | Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (officially) | Mac OS X 10.2 (officially) |
| Expansion | ||
| Slots | Three PCI slots and one 66 MHz PCI graphics slot | Three PCI slots (Desktop and Minitower), one PERCH slot |
| Availability | ||
| Announced | January 5, 1999 | November 10, 1997 |
| Released | January 5, 1999 | November 10, 1997 |
| Discontinued | August 31, 1999 | August 31, 1999 |
| Launch price | $1,599 | - |
| Colors | ||
| Finishes | Blue and White | Platinum Beige |
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