Power Macintosh G3
‘Blue & White’
History
Introduced: January 5, 1999
Discontinued: August 31, 1999
Original Retail Price: $2,499
Model #: M5183
Tech Specs
Processor: 350 MHz PowerPC G3
RAM: 192 MB (upgraded)
Hard Drive: 12 GB
Optical Drives: CD-ROM, ZIP
OS: 9.2.2 / 10.0
Condition & Notes
This unit is in like-new condition. It’s complete with all the original packaging, plastic bag, power cable, keyboard, mouse, PlainTalk mic, Mac-to-VGA adapter, software CD, documentation, and the original Apple stickers from 1999.
When I acquired it, the tower still even had much of the original protective plastic film on it - see the bottom of this page for photos of this.
The prior (original) owner of this machine used it for some light graphic design work and for performing demos of high-end drum scanner devices made by Aztek and Howtek.
It is in fully working order with all-original parts, and currently has both Mac OS 9.2.2 and OS X 10.0 installed.
Packaging
Main Tower
Accessory Kit
Translucent PlainTalk microphone, keyboard, Mac-to-VGA adapter, power cable, documentation, software CD, and mouse.
Warranty/license info, software coupons, setup guide, troubleshooting handbook, support guide, registration pamphlet, Adobe flyer, software CD, and Apple stickers.
The famous “hockey puck” mouse bundled with iMac and Power Mac models between mid-1998 and early 2000.
Aesthetically, this keyboard and mouse are my favorite models made by Apple. Even the bottom of the keyboard is beautiful, with the translucent plastic and holographic decal.
With 15” Studio Display (Blueberry)
System Specs
Original Photos with Plastic Wrap
When I acquired it, the tower still even had much of the original protective plastic sheeting/film on it. After taking (many) photographs, I did eventually remove this, as there was buildup of dust/dirt behind the film in several locations and some pieces were already separating. In addition to this, I’m more concerned with keeping the plastics free of prolonged contact with adhesive, dust, & debris than I am concerned with preserving any additional value that would be incurred due to the presence of this film. All of the film pieces were carefully bagged and placed in the bottom of the box.
Teardown & Cleaning Photos
The bare G3 chassis.
The circular piece of foam covering the speaker grille is known to become brittle and fragile with age, so extra caution is required when working around it.
This blue plastic panel on the rear is riveted in place.
These remaining ribbon cables & plastic brackets are adhered to the metal case, so I cleaned around & under them.