Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4

Product summary

The good: Thin and light; big wide-screen display; backlit keyboard; integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi networking; includes DVI and analog outputs.

The bad: Shorter battery life than predecessor; runs hot; free phone support lasts only 90 days.

The bottom line: The aluminum 15-inch PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk.

Specifications: Environmental & energy standards compliance: EPA Energy Star ; Processor: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1.25 GHz) ; RAM installed: 512 MB DDR SDRAM ;

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General
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
Width 13.7 in
Depth 9.5 in
Height 1.1 in
Weight 5.5 lbs
Localization English / United States
Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
Wireless capabilities 802.11b, 802.11g, Bluetooth

Processor
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz
Data bus speed 167 MHz

Cache Memory
Type L2 cache
Cache size 512 KB

RAM
Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
Memory specification compliance PC2700

Flash Memory
Type - AGP

Environmental Parameters
Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft

Storage Controller
Storage controller type IDE

Storage
Floppy Drive None
Hard Drive 80 GB
Storage Removable None - None
Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage
Type CD-RW / DVD-R - Integrated
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
CD / DVD write speed 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
CD / DVD rewrite speed 4x

Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type None


Display
Display Type 15.2 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution 1280 x 854 ( WXGA )
Widescreen Display Yes
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 AGP 4x
Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 64 MB

Audio
Audio output type Sound card
Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)
Input device type Keyboard , Trackpad

Telecom
Modem Fax / modem - PCI
Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

Power
Power device form factor External
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V AC 110/230 V
Power provided 65 Watt

Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4 Battery
Technology Lithium ion Battery
Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
Battery capacity 46 Wh
Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)

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