Apple PowerBook G3 Series Wallstreet

Apple PowerBook G3 Series Wallstreet was introduced in May 1998. It introduced a completely redesigned curving black G3 notebook with dual removable bays and multiple display sizes. It combined PowerPC 750 G3 at 233 MHz with 32MB; expandable to 512MB.

Wallstreet established the broad form and premium identity of Apple's professional notebooks before the USB transition.

Notable Features

• It introduced a completely redesigned curving black G3 notebook with dual removable bays and multiple display sizes.
• Its PowerPC 750 G3 at 233 MHz and 32MB; expandable to 512MB configuration defined this model within Apple's changing product range.
• Wallstreet established the broad form and premium identity of Apple's professional notebooks before the USB transition.

Historical Significance

• Wallstreet established the broad form and premium identity of Apple's professional notebooks before the USB transition.
• 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 Series Wallstreet
Manufacturer	Apple
Launched	Friday, May 1, 1998
Country	United States
CPU	PowerPC 750 G3 at 233 MHz
Units Sold
Operating System	Mac OS 8.1 through Mac OS X 10.2.8
I/O	SCSI, serial, ADB, Ethernet, two PC Card, infrared, modem and audio
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard and trackpad
Storage	IDE hard disk with two removable expansion bays
Sound	16-bit stereo sound
Graphics	Up to 1024 x 768 colour graphics
Display	Built-in 12.1, 13.3 or 14.1-inch colour LCD
ROM	4MB ROM
RAM	32MB; expandable to 512MB
CPU Speed	233 MHz