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Apple PowerBook G4 1.0 GHz 15" FW800 - AI Specs
PowerBook G4 - M8980LL/A - PowerBook5,2 - A1046
About This PowerBook
The Apple PowerBook G4/1.0, is a 15-inch Widescreen Notebook that comes to a 60 GB hard drive storage, is powered by a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447 (G4) processor, and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 (4X AGP) graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM.
The PowerBook G4/1.0 features a titanium or aluminum case which outlined its outstanding performance. Due to the device is thinner than the previous model, it had been highly desirable in its time and allowed for Apple to bring on new customers in the portable computer range. The a1046 device had lost out on its swappable drive bays while developers tried to condense the device.
Storage
The Apple PowerBook G4/1.0 device is built with 60 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive storage with a storage speed of 4200 RPM.
Screen Size and Resolution
The PowerBook G4/1.0 has a built-in display of 15-inch Widescreen and a native resolution of 1280×854.
Inclusive Features
The PowerBook includes the following features and ports:
- A Power Adapter.
- 8X DVD/CD-RW “Combo” Drive.
- Standard Ethernet Port.
Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The Apple PowerBook G4/1.0 has MacOS X 10.2.7 pre-installed on it and runs on a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447 (G4) processor, while its graphics are supported by an ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) graphics with 8 MB of SDRAM in a 1-inch thick Titanium/Aluminium case.
Memory & Architecture
The Apple PowerBook G4/1.0 device is built with a 64k level 1 cache and 512k (on-chip) (L2/L3) cache. It featured ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 (4X AGP) graphics with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Battery Life
The Apple PowerBook G4/1.0 comes with a 46-
1.0 GHz PowerPC 7447 (G4)
256 MB
60 GB Hard Drive
4.5 Hours
Upgradability
Although the PowerBook G4/1.0 comes with 256 MB of RAM it can be upgraded to up to 2 GB of RAM. The significant advances in technology allowed for the first range of personal devices to feature a full gigabyte of RAM. The Operating System of the PowerBook G4/1.0 can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.2.7 to MacOS X 10.5.8. The PowerBook G4/1.0 dimension is 2.8 cm, 34.8 cm, 24.1 cm and weight of 5.6 lbs (2.5 kg).
| Introduced: September 16, 2003 | Discontinued: April 19, 2004 | ||
| Display Details | Memory | ||
| Built-in Display | 15.0″ Widescreen | Level 1 Cache | 64k |
| Native Resolution | 1280×854 | Level 2/Level 3 Cache | 512k (on chip) |
| Processor | RAM Type | PC2700 DDR SDRAM | |
| Processors | 1 | Min. RAM Speed | 333 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-Bit | Standard RAM | 256 MB |
| Speed | 1.0 GHz | Maximum RAM | 2 GB |
| Type | PowerPC 7447 (G4) | RAM Slots | 2 |
| Processor Upgrade | Soldered | Motherboard RAM | None |
| FPU | Integrated | Graphics | |
| System Bus Speed | 167 MHz | Video Card | Mobility Radeon 9600 |
| Cache Bus Speed | 1.0 GHz (Built-in) | VRAM Type | DDR SDRAM |
| ROM/Firmware | Open Firmware | Standard VRAM | 64 MB |
| ROM/Firmware size | 1 MB | Maximum VRAM | 64 MB |
| Storage | Inclusive Features and Ports | ||
| Standard Storage | 60 GB HDD | Standard Optical Drive | 8X “Combo Drive” |
| Storage Speed | 4200 RPM | Standard Ethernet | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Storage Dimensions | 2.5” (12.5 mm) | Standard Modem | 56k v.90 |
| Storage Interface | Ultra ATA/100 | Standard Air Port | 802.11b/g (Optional) |
| Battery | Standard Bluetooth | 1.1 | |
| Type | 46 W h Lithium Ion | USB Port 2.0 | 2 |
| Battery Life | 4.5 hours | FireWire | 1 (400), 1 (800) |
| Description | Keyboard | Full-size | |
| Case Type | Notebook | Inclusive Input | Trackpad |
| Form Factor | PowerBook G4 15″ | S-Video Output | None |
| Apple Order No | M8980LL/A | Microphone | 1 (Internal) |
| Apple Subfamily | 15-Inch FW800 | Headphone | None |
| Apple Model Number | A1046 (EMC 1960) | Sound Out | 1 |
| Model ID | PowerBook 5.2 | Power Adapter | 1 |
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