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: 10 GB (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 cable, 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, power cable, three expansion bay modules (1 battery, 1 DVD-ROM, 1 3.5” floppy), power adapter and cable, software CDs, and Apple stickers.
System Specs
PowerBook DVD-ROM PC Card
The PowerBook DVD-Video PC card, released in mid-1998, enabled playback of DVD movies on PowerBook G3 systems equipped with the DVD expansion bay module.
Accessories Brochure
A few pages from the Macintosh PowerBook Accessories brochure that came with this Wallstreet (cover page seen in main photo above).
mSATA SSD Installation
This upgrade makes the computer quieter, faster, and more reliable. I chose to install a 64 GB mSATA SSD using an mSATA-to-IDE 2.5” adapter housing.
The SSD (left) slots directly in to where the original HDD (right) was installed, using the OEM IDE cable harness and installation bracket.