Confused with system requirements for OS X

[Gwailo]

I read the thread below "Absolute minimum system requirements..." then checked the Mac OSX Upgrade Page (http://www.apple.com/macosx/upgrade/requirements.html).

I noticed a very abiguous statement at the top of the page:

Mac OS X requires a Power Mac G3, G4, G4 Cube; iMac; PowerBook G3, G4; or iBook computer; and at least 128MB of physical RAM. Mac OS X does not support the original PowerBook G3 or processor upgrade cards. Verify your hardware is supported from the list below.

Now in the list is PowerBook G3 Series, USB, USB&FW, G4.

Which one is the "original" PowerBook G3.

I ask because I am wondering if this model (http://www.lespac.ca/cgi-bin/pac.cg...pac_r=powerbook&t=2&v=4&x=-26481&y=16389&p=10) with run OS X 10.1.4

My knowledge of PowerBooks isn't as good as the "i" models. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

 

[RacerX]

The original PowerBook G3 was based on the PowerBook 3400. All later PowerBook G3s had a common form fact with the WallStreet version (black with big white Apple logo on the center of the cover).

 

[adambyte]

Also, take note that the PowerBook 3400 and Original PowerBook G3 had a small subwoofer bulging behind the screen... hehe..... those crazy Apple guys... does anybody actually have a 3400 or original G3? Tell us how the sound is compared to other PowerBooks.

 

[DeltaMac]

Your link looks to be a WallStreet, which is also known as G3 series, not an original G3 PB. Another way to tell; Apple logo is multi-colored at bottom of screen on original G3, the G3 series is white Apple logo.

 

[RacerX]

Originally posted by DeltaMac
Another way to tell; Apple logo is multi-colored at bottom of screen on original G3, the G3 series is white Apple logo.

Actually that is incorrect. The WallStreet series still used the muti-colored logo below the display.

Gwailo,

Hopefully these images can help you tell the older version from the version that can run Mac OS X.

 

[Gwailo]

Hey, thanks everyone!