Apple · 1999
Apple iBook G3 (clamshell)
A colourful clamshell with a handle, among the first laptops built for Wi-Fi (AirPort).
Then vs now
| Maker | Apple |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Processor | PowerPC G3, 300 MHz |
| Memory | 32 MB |
| Storage | 3.2 GB hard disk |
| Launch price | $1,599 (about $3,010 in 2024 dollars) |
| Big in | USA |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) come out?
The Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) was released in 1999 by Apple.
How much did the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) cost when it was new?
About $1,599 for the base model at launch, roughly $3,010 in 2024 US dollars after inflation (US Consumer Price Index).
How much memory and speed did the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) have?
32 MB of memory and a PowerPC G3 processor at 300 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 256 times more memory.
How many people had the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) as their first computer?
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Where was the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell) popular?
It was especially popular in USA.
Can you still buy the Apple iBook G3 (clamshell)?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.