<ul><li>On May 10, 1999, the PowerBook G3 was launched, 20% slimmer and 2 pounds lighter than its predecessor, featuring a distinctive "bronze" keyboard known as Lombard.</li><li>It featured the PowerPC 750 (G3) processor running at 333 or 400 MHz and improved battery life, lasting up to 10 hours with an additional battery in the expansion bay.</li><li>The PowerBook G3 Lombard introduced USB ports and dropped SCSI and ADB support, marking a transitional phase in Apple's laptop lineup.</li><li>1999 was a significant year for Apple with the PowerBook G3 Lombard being one of the successful releases, priced at $2,499 and offering advanced specs for its time.</li></ul>

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