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PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) Specifications

Complete Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system… Display: 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system… 1280 by 854
Display
1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system bus (12-inch models… · 1280 by 854
Chip
1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system bus (12-inch models); 256MB o…
Storage / Colors
25GB, 2GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB · 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system bus (12-inch models), 256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM
Weight / OS
2100 g

Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iTechnical Specifications

  • 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system bus (12-inch models)
  • 256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM; one open SO-DIMM slot; support for up to 1.25GB (12-inch models)
  • 1GHz or 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus (15-inch models)
  • 256MB or 512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB (15-inch models)
  • 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus (17-inch model)
  • 512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB (17-inch model)
  • 40GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (12-inch models)
  • 60GB or 80GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive
  • 80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • One of the following slot-loading optical drivesCombo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speedSuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 2x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 2x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • Expansion slot for optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking card (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) (12-inch models and 1GHz 15-inch model)2
  • Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) (1.25GHz 15-inch model and 17-inch model)2
  • Built-in Bluetooth 1.1
  • Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) (12-inch models)
  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)3
  • One FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps5
  • One FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port at up to 800 Mbps (15-inch and 17-inch models)5
  • Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
  • One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Kensington cable lock slot
  • 12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT display (12-inch models) Support for millions of colors at 1024-by-768-pixel resolutionSupport for resolution scaling to 800-by-600-pixel and 640-by-480-pixel resolution with millions of colors
  • 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
  • 15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display (15-inch models) Support for millions of colors at 1280-by-854-pixel resolutionSupport for resolutions of 1280 by 854 (native), 1152 by 640, 1896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • Support for millions of colors at 1280-by-854-pixel resolution
  • Support for resolutions of 1280 by 854 (native), 1152 by 640, 1896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • 17-inch (diagonal) TFT display (17-inch model) Support for millions of colors at 1440-by-900-pixel resolutionSupported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640 and 800 by 600 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • Support for millions of colors at 1440-by-900-pixel resolution
  • Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640 and 800 by 600 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
  • NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (12-inch models) Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (15-inch models) Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 by 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 by 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (17-inch model) Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 900 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 900 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors7
  • ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter6
  • Mini-DVI port (12-inch models)
  • DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter (12-inch models)
  • VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter (12-inch models)
  • S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately) (12-inch models)
  • DVI output port (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • S-video output port (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Audio line in (minijack)
  • Headphone out (minijack)
  • Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker (12-inch and 15-inch models)
  • Two built-in stereo speakers (17-inch model)
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone
  • 47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life (12-inch models)8
  • 46-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life (15-inch models)8
  • 58-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life (17-inch model)8
  • 45W power adapter with cable management system (12-inch models)
  • 65W power adapter with cable management system (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • 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 (1.25GHz 15-inch model and 17-inch model, optional on 1GHz 15-inch model)
  • Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag 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 140° F (-25° to 60° C) (12-inch model)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C) (15-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing (12-inch and 17-inch models)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing (15-inch models)
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
  • 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 installed9
  • Height: 1.1 inches (2.8 cm)
  • Width: 13.7 inches (34.8 cm)
  • Depth: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
  • Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg) with battery and optical drive installed9
  • 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 installed9

PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800)?

Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) has 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system… with 1280 by 854 resolution.

What chip does Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) use?

Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) uses 1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system….

What storage capacities are available for Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800)?

Available storage capacities include 25GB, 2GB, 40GB, 60GB, 80GB.