PowerBook G4 - Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

• 400- or 500-MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
• 1MB backside level 2 cache on processor module; 200- or 250-MHz dedicated 64-bit backside bus
• 100-MHz system bus
• Integrated floating-point unit and 64K on-chip level 1 cache (32K data and 32K instruction)
• 128MB or 256MB of PC100 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 1GB

Storage

• Internal 10GB, 20GB, or 30GB Ultra ATA/66 hard disk drive (30GB drive available in build-to-order computers)⁴
• Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive reads DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, and CD-ROM discs

Communications

• Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
• Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)⁷
• Optional 11-Mbps AirPort Card (IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant)⁶
• Infrared technology port (4-Mbps IrDA)

Expansion

• One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port⁸
• Two 12-Mbps USB ports
• One PC Card and CardBus slot
  —Support for one Type I or Type II PC Card or CardBus card
  —Support for a Zoom Video PC Card

Video and graphics support

• 8MB of SDRAM video memory supports millions of colors on external monitors up to 21 inches
• Built-in 2D/3D graphics acceleration through an integrated ATI RAGE Mobility 128 video controller with AGP 2X
• 24-bit video output port (VGA-style connector)
• S-video output port
• S-video to composite adapter

Display

• 15.2-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT widescreen activematrix display
  —Supports millions of colors at 1152-by-768-pixel resolution
  —Supports resolutions of 1152 by 768, 896 by 600, and 720 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio
  —Supports resolutions of 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio

Audio

• 16-bit CD-quality stereo output (minijack)
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• Internal omnidirectional microphone

Battery and power

• 50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs provides up to 5 hours of battery life ³
• 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 ÒTÓ arrangement), and embedded keypad

Apple trackpad

• Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

Electrical requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

Environmental requirements

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–47° 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 inches (2.6 cm)
• Width: 13.4 inches (34.1 cm)
• Depth: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
• Weight: 5.3 pounds (2.4 kg) with battery installed¹