Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series, Rev. 2 "Ocean of Storms"
| ORIGINAL SYSTEM AS BOUGHT | CURRENT CONFIGURATION | |
| CPU | PowerPC 750 (G3) at 300 MHz | PowerPC 750 (G3) at 300 MHz |
| RAM | 192 MB | 192 MB |
| Hard Drive | IDE 2.0 GB |
IDE 7.0 GB |
| Modem | internal modem at 56 Kbps | Comtrend DSL |
| Network | AppleTalk classic home network | |
| Peripherals | LaserWriter Select 360 Epson Perfection 1640SU |
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| Mac OS | OS 9.2 | OS 9.2 |
| Use | business mobile computer | printing and scanning |
MODULES
- DVD-ROM
- CD-ROM 20X
- ZIP 100
- Floppy Drive
- 2 batteries
UPGRADE HISTORY
| 10-19-08 | Set up the computer to be used with my legacy printer and scanner. Also used with legacy Quicken 98 and to connect with the classic AppleTalk network. |
| 10-15-08 | Got the System to boot with the original 300 Mhz circuit board and full RAM transplanted into the second G3 rev 2 case. Large screen has partially torn ribbon. No working laptop screen, but works well with external monitor. |
| 07-27-08 | Aquired another non working, headless, PowerBook G3 rev 2, 233 MHz model from LEM Swap List, along with another battery and CD-ROM drive. |
| 01-16-08 | Aquired non working PowerBook G3 rev 2, 233 Mhz model, from LEM Swap List. Total cost - $40.00. Plan to swap parts to make one working system. |
| 09-06-05 | System replaced with used iBook SE. |
| 08-15-05 | Multiple failures: powerboard, screen hinge, keyboard latch. |
| 07-15-03 | Aquired a Belkin USB PC card. |
| 04-01-02 | Purchased PowerBook G3 from a member of the LEM Swaplist. |
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