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PowerBook G4 (12-inch) - Technical Specifications
Configurations
Order number
M8760LL/A
Processor
867MHz PowerPC G4
Level 2 cache
256K
Memory
256MB PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM
Hard drive
40GB Ultra ATA/1004
Optical drive
Slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Display
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA
Graphics support
NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go with 32MB of DDR SDRAM
Wireless support
Built-in Bluetooth 1.1; AirPort Extreme ready2
Ethernet
Built-in 10/100BASE-T
Modem
Built-in 56K V.925
Software
Mac OS X, QuickTime, iCal, iChat, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, DVD Player, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink (includes 30 days of free service), Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, FAXstf, FileMaker Pro Trial, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Developer Tools, Apple Hardware Test
Service and support
90 days of free telephone support and one-year limited warranty
Included
Apple Video Adapter, Apple VGA Display Adapter, modem cable, power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord
Technical Specifications
Processor and memory
867MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
256K DDR SRAM level 2 cache
133MHz system bus
256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM (128MB built in and 128MB in SO-DIMM slot); supports up to 640MB
Storage
40GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive4
One of the following optical drives:
—Slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 10x speed, reads CDs at 24x speed
—Optional slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at 1x speed, reads DVDs at 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at 8x speed, writes CD-RW discs at 4x speed, reads CDs at 24x speed
Communications
Built-in antennas and expansion slot for optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card2 (based on 802.11g draft specification; IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
Built-in Bluetooth 1.1
Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem5 (RJ-11 connector)
Expansion
One FireWire 400 port at up to 400 Mbps6
Two 12-Mbps USB 1.1 ports
Display
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix display
—Support for millions of colors at 1024-by-768-pixel resolution
—Support for resolution scaling to 800-by-600-pixel and 640-by-480-pixel resolution with millions of colors
Video and graphics support
NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32MB of DDR SDRAM video memory for 2D/3D graphics acceleration
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 1600 by 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
VGA output using included Apple VGA Display Adapter
S-video output using included Apple Video Adapter
Composite video output using included Apple Video Adapter
Audio
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life3
45W power adapter with cable management system
Power adapter port
Security
Kensington cable lock slot
Keyboard and trackpad
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted ÒTÓ arrangement), and embedded numeric keypad
Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical and environmental requirements
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50¡ to 95¡ F (10¡ to 35¡ C)
Storage temperature: Ð13¡ to 140¡ F (Ð25¡ to 60¡ C)
Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet
Size and weight
Height: 1.18 inches (3.0 cm)
Width: 10.9 inches (27.7 cm)
Depth: 8.6 inches (21.9 cm)
Weight: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed1
Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included.
Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Base Station or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme. Range may vary with site conditions.
Battery life depends on configuration and use.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Compatible ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.