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PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867MHz)

2002 · iPod era PowerBook G3/G4

Introduced

2002

Original price

$ 2299

Processor

1.0 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4)

Original OS

Mac OS 9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.2.1

Max OS

Mac OS X 10.5.8

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

Processor1.0 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4)

Speed1.0 GHz

Cores1

Architecture32-bit

Cache256k on chip L2 cache, 1.0 MB L3 cache

System bus133 MHz

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM512 MB PC133 SDRAM

Max RAM1 GB

RAM typePC133 SDRAM

GPUATI Mobility Radeon 9000 (4X AGP)

VRAM64 MB DDR SDRAM

Display15.2" TFT widescreen display

Resolutions1280x854 native

Video outDVI Output

Storage

Storage60 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive (4200 RPM)

Connectivity

USB2x USB 1.1

FireWire1x FireWire 400

EthernetGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)

Wi-FiAirPort (802.11b), pre-installed

Audio in1/8" analog audio in

Audio out1/8" audio output

Software

Original OSMac OS 9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.2.1

Max OSMac OS X 10.5.8

Power

Weight5.4 lbs (2.5 kg)

Dimensions1.0 in H x 13.4 in W x 9.5 in D (2.6 cm x 34.1 cm x 24.1 cm)

Battery61 Wh Lithium Ion

Identifiers

Model IDPowerBook3,5

Model N°A1025

EMC1931

Order N°M8859LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2002

Discontinued2003

History

Announced in November 2002, the PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867 MHz), aptly named, was essentially a speed bump of the PowerBook G4 (DVI). Beyond faster processors, the PowerBook G4 (1/867) gained a faster graphics system and a "SuperDrive" CD-RW/DVD-RW on the high-end model (the first drive of this type ever available in slot-load configuration). Two configurations were available: the 867 MHz model, with 256 MB of RAM, a 40 GB hard drive, a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and 32 MB of VRAM, cost $2,299 US. The 1.0 GHz model, with 512 MB of RAM, a 60 GB hard drive, a SuperDrive, 64 MB of VRAM and an integrated AirPort card, cost $2,999 US, making it one of the most affordable high-end PowerBooks ever made.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC_G4 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The 2002 PowerBook G4 (1GHz/867 MHz) was the first portable computer in the world to feature a SuperDrive CD-RW/DVD-RW in slot-load configuration, anticipating by years this technology that would become standard. • At a price of $2,999, the 1 GHz model represented one of the most affordable high-end PowerBooks ever made by Apple, offering 512 MB of RAM and 60 GB of storage. • This model introduced a significant upgrade compared to its DVI predecessor with faster processors (up to 1 GHz), an AirPort card integrated in the top model, and an enhanced graphics card.

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