PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard): How to Differentiate From Other PowerBook G3 Series Computers

This article describes the differences between the PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) introduced in May, 1999, and earlier PowerBook G3 Series computers.

Products Affected

PowerBook G3

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There are a number of visual cues for distinguishing the new PowerBook G3 Series. They are:
  • The keyboard and trackpad button have a bronze or mocha color.
  • The inside display bezel has a white Apple logo at the top.
  • The rear ports are all enclosed by the I/O door and the modem port is now in the rear of the unit.
  • There are two USB ports.
  • It has a single, manual eject PC card slot which supports Type I and II PC cards.
  • The display clamshell latch mechanism release is on the base of the PowerBook instead of the clamshell.

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