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Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The new PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from Microsoft Office to Final Cut Pro to Adobe Photoshop. It also connects to just about anything, from wireless networks to digital cameras to the stunning Apple Cinema Display. Truly a study in contrasts, the PowerBook G4 gives you a gorgeous 15.2-inch mega-wide screen and up to 5 hours of battery life in an unrivaled 1-inch-thin titanium design that weighs as little as 5.4 pounds.(3)

With a PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine running at up to 800MHz—and 1MB of L3 cache for an extra performance boost—the PowerBook G4 is a truly powerful and portable computer. In fact, it delivers performance that surpasses Pentium 4-based notebooks by up to 33 percent in Adobe Photoshop testing.(9) For superior performance in graphic design work, DVD movie playback, and 3D gaming, the PowerBook G4 features the ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics processor with 32MB of DDR SDRAM. Complementing this performance platform is Mac OS X—a supermodern operating system that combines the power and stability of UNIX with the elegance of Macintosh.

Such incredible power deserves equally impressive display capabilities. The PowerBook G4 features a new 15.2-inch mega-wide screen with 1280-by-854-pixel resolution, which gives you the largest workspace, best color saturation, and widest viewing angle ever in a PowerBook. Compared with 15-inch XGA screens, you get 39 percent more workspace. If you need to increase your workspace even more or deliver a presentation, the PowerBook G4 features DVI, VGA, S-video, and composite output options for connectivity to flat-panel displays, CRTs, TVs, and projectors. And for the first time ever, you can have the ultimate pure digital experience and even more workspace by connecting your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display.(2)

When it comes to networking, the PowerBook G4 has you covered. With an AirPort Card, you're ready to connect to a wireless network at work, at home, or in a café.(5) If you're looking for a high-speed connection via Ethernet, DSL, or cable modem, just plug into the Gigabit Ethernet port. Of course, there's a built-in 56K modem as well.(6) You can also use Bluetooth wireless technology to link Bluetooth-enabled PDAs, cell phones, and other peripherals to your PowerBook G4.(7)

The PowerBook G4 provides multiple ways for you to express your creativity. With the slotloading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW), you can burn CDs, watch DVD movies, or listen to music CDs. FireWire, USB, and audio ports provide connectivity to devices like iPod, DV cameras, and external microphones to help you make movies, download digital photos, or even compose your own music.

Technical Specifications

Processor and memory

  • 667- or 800MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine
  • 1MB of DDR SDRAM level 3 cache (static RAM)
  • 133MHz system bus
  • 256MB or 512MB of PC133 SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 1GB

Storage

  • 30GB or 40GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/66 hard disk drive (60GB 5400-rpm drive available in build-to-order computers) (1)
  • Optical drive
  • Slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive (reads DVDs at 8x and CDs at 24x; writes CD-R and CD-RW discs at 8x)

Communications

  • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
  • Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector) (6)
  • Built-in 11-Mbps AirPort Card (IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant) in 800MHz configuration; 667MHz configuration is AirPort ready (5)

Expansion

  • One 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) port (10)
  • Two 12-Mbps USB ports
  • One PC Card/CardBus slot
    - Support for one Type I or Type II PC Card or CardBus card

Battery and power

  • 55.3-watt-hour lithium-ion battery with integrated charge indicator LEDs provides up to 5 hours of battery life (4)
  • Power adapter with cable management system
  • Power adapter port

Video and graphics support

  • Built-in 2D/3D graphics acceleration through an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32MB or DDR SDRAM video memory
    - Support for dual display and video mirroring: Millions of colors on the built-in display and on an external display at up to 2048 by 1536 pixels (11)
    - Support for a single external display: Millions of colors on an external display at up to 2048 by 1536 pixels (11)
  • DVI output port
  • VGA output support with included Apple DVI to VGA Adapter
  • S-video output port
  • Composite output support with included S-video to composite adapter

Display

  • 15.2-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT widescreen active-matrix display
    - Supports millions of colors at 1280-by-854-pixel resolution
    - Supports 3:2 aspect ratio resolutions of 1280 by 854, 1152 by 768, 896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels
    - Supports 4:3 aspect ratio resolutions of 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels

Audio

  • Audio line in (minijack)
  • Audio line out (minijack)
  • Two built-in stereo speakers
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone

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 "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad

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 60Hz

Environmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F
    (-40° 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 inch (2.6 cm)
  • Width: 13.4 inches (34.1 cm)
  • Depth: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
  • Weight: 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg) with battery installed (3)

The Titanium PowerBook G4 makes all the right connections
In addition to its conveniently located power port, you get the benefit of 400Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394), two 12Mbps USB, DVI port (DVI to VGA adapter included), S-video port, audio line in, 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet and a 56K modem port for dial-up connections. What you can't see from this angle: Two built-in antennas for wireless networking, PC Card expansion slot, 1 audio line out, two built-in stereo speakers, internal omnidirectional microphone, and slot-loading Combo (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) drive.

Available Configurations
Order no. M8591LL/A M8592LL/A
Processor 667MHz PowerPC G4 800MHz PowerPC G4
Level 3 cache (DDR SDRAM) 1MB with 2.5-GBps throughput 1MB with 3.2-GBps throughput
Memory 256MB 512MB
Display 15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT
Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 with 32MB of DDR SDRAM
Hard disk drive (1) 30GB Ultra ATA 40GB Ultra ATA
Optical drive Slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW
Ethernet Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45 connector)
Modem (6) Built-in 56K V.90 modem
Wireless networking (5) AirPort Ready Built-in AirPort Card
System Software Mac OS X version 10.1, Mac OS 9.2
Software QuickTime 5, iMovie 2, iTunes 2, iPhoto, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, Earthlink, Graphic Converter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, PCalc, PixelNhance, Snapz Pro, FAXstf and Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty; and 30 days of free Internet service through EarthLink.
Hardware Accessories All models also include a built-in keyboard and trackpad; modem cable; power adapter; S-video to composite adapter; DVI to VGA adapter.
Product contains electronic documentation. Backup software provided on CD-ROM.
Limited Warranty and Service Your PowerBook G4 comes with 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan and get three years of service and support. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts.

(1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
(2) Connection to Apple flat-panel displays requires PowerBook G4 with DVI port and an Apple DVI to ADC Adapter (sold separately).
(3) 667MHz model starts at 5.4 pounds with battery and optical drive installed. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
(4) Battery life depends on configuration and use.
(5) Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.
(6) Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
(7) Requires third-party USB adapter and additional Apple software.
(8) iTunes is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music.
(9) Tests performed on 800MHz system with Adobe Photoshop 7 (April 2002).
(10) Actual rates will vary.
(11) Some external third-party DVI displays may not support all resolutions.

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