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Features

Here is a list of the features of the PowerBook G3 Series 1999 computer. Each feature is described in a later chapter, as indicated in the list.

• Processor: The computer has a PowerPC G3 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 333 or 400 MHz. For more information, see G3 Microprocessor .
• Cache: The computer has a backside L2 cache consisting of 512 KB or 1 MB of fast static RAM. The ratio of the microprocessor and backside cache clock speeds is 5:2. See Backside Cache .
• Memory: The computer has two standard SO-DIMM expansion slots for SDRAM modules. The computer comes with 64 MB of SDRAM installed. RAM is expandable up to 384 MB total, using presently available memory devices. See RAM Expansion Slots .
• Hard disk storage: The computer has a built-in hard disk drive with a capacity of 4, 6, or 10 GB. For more information and developer guidelines for alternative hard drives, see Hard Disk Drive .
• Display: The computer has a 14.1-inch TFT display with XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels). See Flat Panel Display .
• External monitor: All configurations support dual displays, with a standard VGA video connector for an external video monitor with resolution up to 1280 by 1024 pixels and an S-video connector for PAL and NTSC video monitors. See External Monitors .
• Video RAM: The computer comes with 8 MB of video SDRAM, which supports millions of colors on the internal display or an external monitor. See Video Display Subsystem .
• Graphics acceleration: The ATI Rage Pro graphics controller along with the 8 MB of video RAM provide 2D and 3D acceleration. For more information, see Video Display Subsystem .
• Battery bays: The computer has two battery bays, one on either side. The computer can operate with the AC power adapter or with one or two batteries installed. Each battery uses lithium ion cells and provides 4800 mAh at a nominal 10.8 V.
• Expansion bay: The battery bay on the right side of the computer is also an expansion bay for a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive, or other IDE devices. Storage devices in the expansion bay can be removed and replaced while the computer is operating. For more information, see Expansion Bay .
• CardBus slot: The computer has a CardBus slot that accepts one Type II CardBus card or PC Card. For more information, see CardBus Slot .
• USB ports: The computer has two USB ports for an external keyboard, a mouse, and other USB devices, described in USB Ports .
• SCSI port: The computer has an external SCSI port with an HDI-30 connector. For more information, see External SCSI Port .
• Modem: The computer has a built-in modem with 56 Kbps data rate and V.90 support. For more information, see Internal Modem .
• Ethernet: The computer has a built in Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation. For more information, see Ethernet Port .
• Infrared link: The computer has an IrDA infrared link capable of transferring data at up to 4 Mbits per second. For more information, see Infrared Communication Link .
• Sound: The computer has a built-in microphone and stereo speakers as well as a line-level stereo input jack and a stereo headphone jack. See Sound System
• Keyboard: The keyboard has an embedded numeric keypad and inverted-T arrow keys. Some of the function keys are used to control the display brightness and speaker volume. The keyboard also includes an embedded numeric keypad; see Keyboard .
• Trackpad: The integrated flat pad includes tap/double tap and drag features. For more information, see Trackpad .
• Weight: The computer weighs 2.7-2.9 kg (5.9-6.4 pounds) depending on the configuration.
• Size: The computer is 310 mm (12.2 inches) wide, 249 mm (9.8 inches) deep, and 43 mm (1.7 inches) thick.