Which model do I have?

I hear about the Pismo, Lombard, Wallstreet models of the Powerbook G3. Now all I need to know is which model mine is...
Here are the specs.
Powerbook G3 firewire
400 MHZ 1 MB Cache 10 G hd CD/DVD
192 MB Memory - yes it was upgraded
Airport
I want to upgrade the HD to at least 40 G preferably 60G and add memory to make it 512 MB
Any suggestions on which Hd to get.
I know it runs OS 10.3 because I have loaded that on it.. but it is just a little slow.
Various MACS, G3 through iMac G59 (and some 5500's)   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   Also systems 9.1, 9.2 and 10.2 Learning windows...

Welcome!
You have a great machine!
Pismos are wonderful pieces of hardware.
(Pismos are the only G3 powerbooks with firewire; last, and best, of the G3 powerbooks; also known as 2000 Powerbooks, for the year they were created in)
I would recommend an IBM/Hitachi Travelstar HD.
I am using a 7200 RPM 60GB, purchased from ZIpZoomFly for about $150 several months ago. Works great. Upgrading the HD made a huge difference in performance (already had 1 GB RAM).
Your 192 RAM is very minimal. You should buy a single 512MB module and replace the smaller of your two existing modules (you've probably got a 64 and 128, so you would end up with 640MB which should be plenty).
Here are some links to help you find RAM and hard drives.
ZipZoomFly:
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductList.jsp?ThirdCategoryCode=011006&SortBy=A& Brand=&startRecord=30&endRecord=60
Ramseeker:
http://www.ramseeker.com/scripts/modelDetails.php
Accelerate Your Mac (hard drive reviews):
http://forums.xlr8yourmac.com/drivedb/search.drivedb.lasso

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