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PowerBook G4 (DVI) - Technical Specifications
Configurations
Order no.
M8591LL/A
M8592LL/A
Processor
667MHz PowerPC G4
800MHz PowerPC G4
Level 3 cache (DDR SDRAM)
1MB with 2.6-GBps throughput
1MB with 3.2-GBps throughput
Memory (PC133 SDRAM)
256MB
512MB
Display
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT
Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
with 32MB of DDR SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 7500
with 32MB of DDR SDRAM
Hard disk drive1
30GB Ultra ATA
40GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive
Slot-loading Combo
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Slot-loading Combo
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
Wireless networking5
AirPort ready
Built-in AirPort Card
Ethernet
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T
Modem6
56K
56K
All models include a built-in keyboard and trackpad; modem cable; power adapter; S-video to composite adapter; DVI to VGA adapter; Mac OS X v10.1, Mac OS 9.2, QuickTime 5, iMovie 2, iTunes 2, iPhoto, Mac OS X Mail, Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, EarthLink, FAXstf, Graphic Converter, Microsoft Internet Explorer, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, PCalc, PixelNhance, and Snapz Pro X software; Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; limited warranty; and 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.
Internet access requires an Internet service account; fees may apply. Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is provided on CD-ROM.
Options
Product
Order no.
AirPort Card
M7600LL/D
AirPort Base Station
M8209LL/A
Apple Portable Power Adapter
M8743LL/A
Apple Pro Keyboard (White)
M8733LL/A
Apple Pro Mouse (White)
M8732ZM/A
Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
M8661LL/A
Apple DVI to VGA Adapter
M8754G/A
Final Cut Pro 3
M8562Z/A
iPod (5GB)
M8513LL/A
iPod (10GB)
M8709LL/A
PowerBook G4 Rechargeable Battery
M8244G/B
AppleCare Protection Plan
M8109LL/A
Technical Specifications
Processor and memory
667MHz or 800MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
1MB of DDR SDRAM level 3 cache
133MHz system bus
256MB or 512MB of PC133 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 1GB
Storage
30GB or 40GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/66 hard disk drive (60GB 5400-rpm drive available in build-to order computers)1
Slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) reads DVDs at 8x and CDs at 24x; writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 8x
Built-in 11-Mbps AirPort Card (IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant) in 800MHz configuration; 667MHz configuration is AirPort ready5
Expansion
One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port10
Two 12-Mbps USB ports
One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card
Video and graphics support
Built-in 2D/3D graphics acceleration through an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
—Support for dual display and video mirroring: Millions of colors on the built-in display and on an external display at up to 2048 by 1536 pixels11
—Support for a single external display: Millions of colors on an external display at up to 2048 by 1536 pixels11
DVI output port
VGA output support with included Apple DVI to VGA Adapter
S-video output port
Composite output support with included S-video to composite adapter
Display
15.2-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT display
—Support for millions of colors at 1280-by-854-pixel resolution
—Support for resolutions of 1280 by 854, 1152 by 768, 896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
—Support for resolutions of 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
Audio
Audio line in (minijack)
Audio line out (minijack)
Two built-in stereo speakers
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
55.3-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life4
Power adapter with cable management system
Power adapter port
Security
Kensington cable lock slot
Keyboard lock
Keyboard
Built-in full-size keyboard with 77 (U.S.) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad
Trackpad
Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° 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: 1.0 inch (2.6 cm)
Width: 13.4 inches (34.1 cm)
Depth: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
Weight: 5.4 pounds (2.4 kg) with battery and optical drive installed3
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Connection to Apple flat-panel displays requires PowerBook G4 with DVI port and an Apple DVI to ADC Adapter (sold separately).
667MHz model starts at 5.4 pounds with battery and optical drive installed. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Battery life depends on configuration and use.
Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
Requires third-party USB adapter and additional Apple software.
iTunes is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
Tests performed on 800MHz system with Adobe Photoshop 7 (April 2002).
Actual rates will vary.
Some external third-party DVI displays may not support all resolutions.