Apple iBook G3 Clamshell

Apple iBook G3 Clamshell was introduced in 21 July 1999. It brought G3 performance, a rugged colourful clamshell case and optional AirPort wireless networking to Apple's consumer notebook range. It combined PowerPC 750 G3 at 300 MHz with 32MB; expandable to 320MB.

The iBook extended the iMac's design language into portable computing and helped introduce Wi-Fi to mainstream users.

Notable Features

• It brought G3 performance, a rugged colourful clamshell case and optional AirPort wireless networking to Apple's consumer notebook range.
• Its PowerPC 750 G3 at 300 MHz and 32MB; expandable to 320MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• The iBook extended the iMac's design language into portable computing and helped introduce Wi-Fi to mainstream users.

Historical Significance

• The iBook extended the iMac's design language into portable computing and helped introduce Wi-Fi to mainstream users.
• The model records a distinct hardware, enclosure or market stage rather than a storage-only configuration.

Collector’s Notes

• Processor speed, display type, regional branding and original model label should be checked when identifying a surviving system.
• Original power supplies, keyboards, media and expansion accessories add useful historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Apple iBook G3 Clamshell
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Wednesday, July 21, 1999
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 750 G3 at 300 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X 10.3.9
I/O	USB, Ethernet, modem, audio and optional AirPort wireless networking
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk and internal CD-ROM
Sound	16-bit stereo sound
Graphics	ATI Rage Mobility colour graphics
Display	Built-in 12.1-inch 800 x 600 active-matrix colour LCD
ROM	New World ROM firmware
RAM	32MB; expandable to 320MB
CPU Speed	300 MHz