PowerBook G3 (Wallstreet)

PowerBook G3

‘Wallstreet’

History

Introduced: May 6, 1998

Discontinued: September 1, 1998

Original Retail Price: $3,899 (13.3” model)

Model #: M4753

Tech Specs

Display: 13.3” TFT LCD

Processor: 250 MHz PowerPC G3

RAM: 192 MB (upgraded)

Hard Drive: 64 GB SSD (upgraded)

Optical Drive: DVD-ROM

OS: 9.1

Condition & Notes

This unit is in excellent condition, and was purchased from the original owner who used it for graphic design work. It is complete with all the original packaging, power adapter, three hot-swappable expansion bay modules (1 battery, 1 DVD-ROM, 1 3.5” floppy), software CDs, documentation, and even the original Apple stickers.

In 2024 I replaced the original hard drive with a 64 GB SSD. HDD to SSD conversion is a common technique used in vintage computer preservation, as the original hard drives are prone to failure due to age. This upgrade also makes the computer quieter, faster, and more reliable. Scroll to the bottom of the page for more on this.

It is in fully working order, and is currently running Mac OS 9.1.

Model Identifier

This particular machine is the 250 MHz Wallstreet model. It has the 13.3” display, as this was the last generation of PowerBooks available in three different display sizes (12.1”, 13.3”, and 14.1”).

Packaging

PowerBook

Accessory Kit

User’s manual, emergency handbook, accessories brochure, technical/warranty/registration/support info, three expansion bay modules (battery, DVD-ROM, 3.5” floppy), power adapter and AC cable, software CDs, and Apple stickers.

Note that this is the brick-style power adapter that this Wallstreet would have originally shipped with (pictured here from my PDQ). This particular machine’s original charger failed during its service life with the original owner, and was replaced by Apple with the later “yo-yo” style adapter that was being used at the time. They are both compatible with this machine.