Apple PowerBook G3 Kanga

Apple PowerBook G3 Kanga was introduced in 10 November 1997. It installed the new G3 processor in the established PowerBook 3400 enclosure for a short transitional production run. It combined PowerPC 750 G3 at 250 MHz with 32MB; expandable to 160MB.

Known by the Kanga codename, it was the first portable Macintosh carrying the PowerBook G3 name.

Notable Features

• It installed the new G3 processor in the established PowerBook 3400 enclosure for a short transitional production run.
• Its PowerPC 750 G3 at 250 MHz and 32MB; expandable to 160MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• Known by the Kanga codename, it was the first portable Macintosh carrying the PowerBook G3 name.

Historical Significance

• Known by the Kanga codename, it was the first portable Macintosh carrying the PowerBook G3 name.
• 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 PowerBook G3 Kanga
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Monday, November 10, 1997
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 750 G3 at 250 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 8.0 through Mac OS X 10.2.8 with limitations
I/O	SCSI, serial, ADB, Ethernet, PC Card, infrared, modem and audio
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk and removable floppy/CD-ROM bay
Sound	16-bit stereo sound with four speakers
Graphics	800 x 600 colour graphics
Display	Built-in 12.1-inch 800 x 600 active-matrix colour LCD
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	32MB; expandable to 160MB
CPU Speed	250 MHz