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 The Apple Macintosh computer - price and description
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The Apple Macintosh
PowerBook G4/867 12" features an 867 MHz PowerPC 7451(?)
(G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector
processing unit and 256k DDR SRAM on-chip level 2 cache
(3.),
256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, a 40.0 GB Ultra ATA/100 (4200
RPM) hard drive, a slot-loading 8X/24X/10X/24X DVD/CD-RW
Combo Drive, an NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go (AGP 4X) video
controller with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM, built-in Bluetooth 1.1,
and support for AirPort Extreme (802.11g) wireless
networking (with an optional card) in an attractive
aluminium alloy case with a 12.1" 1024x768 TFT XGA
active-matrix display. Apple states that the PowerBook
G4/867 12" is its "smallest notebook ever", which as some
have noted, is true if one measures the volume of the
notebook, but compared to the long-discontinued
PowerBook
Duo 210, the 12"
G4 is thinner (by 0.22 inches), but it is slightly deeper
(by 0.1 inch) and heavier (by 0.4 pounds). Nevertheless, it
packs a lot of power in a sleek compact case at a
competitive price. Custom configurations were also
available.
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Introduction
Date:
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January 07,
2003
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Discontinued
Date:
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September 16,
2003
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Processor Type:
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PowerPC 7451? (G4)
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Processor
Speed:
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867 MHz
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Processor
Upgrade:
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N/A
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FPU
(Integrated):
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PowerPC 7451? (G4)
1.
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System Bus
Speed:
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133 MHz (6.5:1)
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Backside Bus
Speed:
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N/A?
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ROM Size:
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1 MB (NewWorld)
2.
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Data Path:
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64-bit
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Level 1 Cache:
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64k
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Level 2 Cache:
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256k (on-chip)
3.
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RAM Type:
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PC2100 DDR
SDRAM
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VRAM Type:
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DDR Video RAM
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Standard RAM:
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256 MB
4,
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Maximum RAM:
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640 MB
4.
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Motherboard
RAM:
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128 MB
4.
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RAM Slots:
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1
4.
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Standard VRAM:
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32 MB
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Maximum VRAM:
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32 MB
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Standard Hard
Drive:
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40.0 GB (4200 RPM)
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Int. Hard Drive
Type:
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Ultra ATA/100
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Standard
CD-RW/DVD:
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8X/24X/10X/24X
5, 6.
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Standard Disk:
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None
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Standard Modem:
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56k v.92
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Standard
Ethernet:
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10/100Base-T
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Case Type:
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Portable (Silver)
7.
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Form Factor:
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PowerBook G4 12"
7.
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Exp. Slots:
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None
8.
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Exp. Bays
(Free):
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N/A
9.
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Battery Type:
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47 W/Hr LiIon
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Battery Life:
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5 hours
0.
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Built-in
Display:
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12.1" Color
A.
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Supported
MacOS:
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X v10.2.4+
B.
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Dimensions:
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1.18 x 10.9 x 8.6
C.
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Avg. Weight:
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4.6 lbs.
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Original Price:
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$1799 US
D.
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Est. Current
Price:
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$1400-$1650 US
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Notes:
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Custom configurations also were available, standard
configuration listed.
1. The PPC G4 includes
the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector
processor.
2. Boot ROM is roughly
1 MB, other instructions are loaded into
RAM.
3. 256k on-chip level
2 cache runs at processor speed (867
MHz).
4. 128 MB on board,
one 128 MB DIMM pre-installed (640 MB
max).
5. 8X/24X/10X/24X
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
standard.
6. Burns CD-R(W) at
24X(10X), reads DVD at 8X, reads CD at
24X.
7. Sleek compact
aluminium alloy case.
8. Ships with support
for AirPort Extreme (optional installation).
9.
This model has no
"swappable" drive bays.
0. 5 hours under
"normal usage conditions" as provided by manufacturer.
A.
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix color display (1024x768
resolution).
B.
It is worth noting that this system cannot boot in
MacOS 9.
C.
In inches, height x width x depth (while closed).
D.
Price with combo drive. $1999 with optional pre-installed
SuperDrive.
E.
Photo Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.
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