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PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

PowerBook G4 (12-inch)

The PowerBook G4 (12-inch) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 7 January 2003 and sold until September 2003. It has a 12.1-inch display at 1024×768. It came in 2 configurations, with an 867 MHz PowerPC 7455 (G4) processor, 256 MB of memory and 40 GB HDD of storage.

Model number
A1010
Model identifier
PowerBook6,1
EMC number
1931
Released
Early 2003
Order number
M8760LL/A

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2 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
Configuration 1
867 MHz PowerPC 7455 (G4), 256 MB, 40 GB HDD M8760LL/A US$1,799

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier
PowerBook6,1
Introduced
7 January 2003

867 MHz PowerPC 7455 (G4), 256 MB, 40 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M8760LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook6,1
EMC number
1931
Introduced
7 January 2003
Discontinued
16 September 2003
Original price
US$1,799
Weight
4.6 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7455 (G4)
Speed
867 MHz
Processors
1
System bus
133 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
256 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
1152 MB
Built in
128 MB
Slots
1
Type
PC2100 DDR SDRAM
Minimum speed
266 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
32 MB
Maximum video memory
32 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
1600×1200
Video out
Mini-VGA

Storage

Standard storage
40 GB HDD
Drive speed
4200 RPM
Drive size
2.5" (9.5 mm)

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth
1.1
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.2.3
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Shared by every configuration

Display

Screen size
12.1-inch
Viewable size
12.1-inch
Resolution
1024×768

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.92 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Headphone jacks
None

Battery and power

Battery capacity
47.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 5 hours

Physical

Form factor
Notebook

Platform

Firmware
Open Firmware

Software

Latest macOS
Mac OS X 10.5.8
Mac OS 9
Classic Mode Only
Windows
Emulation Only

Legacy ports

S-Video out
1

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