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PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) Specifications

Complete Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz sys… Display: 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolu… 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
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Display
17-inch (diagonal) TFT display Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolutionSupport for reso… · 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
Chip
1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus; 512MB (single SO-DIMM…
Storage / Colors
120GB, 100GB · 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus, 512MB (single SO-DIMM) of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM running at 333MHz
Weight / OS
3100 g

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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▣Display

  • 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolutionSupport for resolutions of 1680 x 1050 (native), 1440 x 852, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500, 720 x 480 and 640 x 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio
  • Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
  • Support for resolutions of 1680 x 1050 (native), 1440 x 852, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500, 720 x 480 and 640 x 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio

iAudio

  • Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
  • Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
  • Two built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone

⚡Battery and power

  • 58-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.5 hours of battery life7
  • 65W power adapter with cable management system
  • Power adapter port

iCommunications

  • Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)3
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)4

iElectrical and environmental requirements

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft

iExpansion

  • One FireWire 800 port at up to 800 Mbps; one FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps5
  • Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
  • Type I/II PC Card slot

iKeyboard and trackpad

  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) and embedded keypad
  • Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor
  • Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities

⚙Processor and Memory

  • 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
  • 512MB (single SO-DIMM) of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM running at 333MHz; two SO-DIMM slots; support for up to 2GB

iSecurity

  • Kensington cable lock slot

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 1.0 inch (2.6 cm)
  • Width: 15.4 inches (39.2 cm)
  • Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
  • Weight: 6.9 pounds (3.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed8

iStorage1

  • 120GB 5400-rpm or optional 100GB 7200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
  • Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Maximum write: 8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RWMaximum read: 8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 24x CD-R
  • Maximum write: 8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RW
  • Maximum read: 8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 24x CD-R
  • Optional slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Maximum write: 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RWMaximum read: 8x DVD; 24x CD
  • Maximum write: 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RW
  • Maximum read: 8x DVD; 24x CD

iTechnical Specifications

  • 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
  • 512MB (single SO-DIMM) of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM running at 333MHz; two SO-DIMM slots; support for up to 2GB
  • 120GB 5400-rpm or optional 100GB 7200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
  • Slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Maximum write: 8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RWMaximum read: 8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 24x CD-R
  • Maximum write: 8x DVD-R and DVD+R; 4x DVD-RW and DVD+RW; 2.4 DVD+R (double layer), 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RW
  • Maximum read: 8x DVD-ROM (single layer); 6x DVD-ROM (double layer), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW; 24x CD-R
  • Optional slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Maximum write: 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RWMaximum read: 8x DVD; 24x CD
  • Maximum write: 24x CD-R; 16x CD-RW
  • Maximum read: 8x DVD; 24x CD
  • Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)3
  • Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)4
  • One FireWire 800 port at up to 800 Mbps; one FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps5
  • Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
  • Type I/II PC Card slot
  • 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolutionSupport for resolutions of 1680 x 1050 (native), 1440 x 852, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500, 720 x 480 and 640 x 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio
  • Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution
  • Support for resolutions of 1680 x 1050 (native), 1440 x 852, 1280 x 1024, 1280 x 800, 1152 x 720, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 640, 800 x 500, 720 x 480 and 640 x 480 at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1280 x 1024, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600 and 640 x 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio; 720 x 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 128MB of DDR SDRAM video memory Dual-link DVI functionalityDual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 x 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors 6
  • Dual-link DVI functionality
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 x 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors 6
  • DVI output port
  • VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
  • S-video output port
  • Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter
  • Combined optical digital input/audio line in (minijack)
  • Combined optical digital output/headphone out (minijack)
  • Two built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone
  • Kensington cable lock slot
  • 58-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5.5 hours of battery life7
  • 65W power adapter with cable management system
  • Power adapter port
  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement) and embedded keypad
  • Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor
  • Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
  • Height: 1.0 inch (2.6 cm)
  • Width: 15.4 inches (39.2 cm)
  • Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
  • Weight: 6.9 pounds (3.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed8
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  • Wireless Internet access requires base station or other wireless access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Achieving data rates up to 54 Mbps requires that all users have an AirPort Extreme Card and connect to an AirPort Extreme Base Station. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
  • 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.
  • Burning DVDs in iDVD requires an Apple SuperDrive, but iDVD projects can be saved as an archive on a Combo drive and later transferred to a SuperDrive-equipped system and burned to a DVD.
  • Actual rates will vary.
  • Some third-party DVI displays may not support all resolutions. Actual resolutions and refresh rates depend on the monitor.
  • Battery life depends on configuration and use.
  • Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

iVideo and graphics support

  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 128MB of DDR SDRAM video memory Dual-link DVI functionalityDual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 x 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors 6
  • Dual-link DVI functionality
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1680 x 1050 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2560 x 1600 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors 6
  • DVI output port
  • VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter
  • S-video output port
  • Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter

PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD)?

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) has 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display Support for millions of colors at 1680 x 1050 pixel resolu… with 1680 x 1050 pixel resolution resolution.

What chip does Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) use?

Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD) uses 1.67GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz sys….

What storage capacities are available for Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 15-inch, 17-inch Double-Layer SD)?

Available storage capacities include 120GB, 100GB.