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PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.5/1.33GHZ)

PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.5/1.33GHZ)

The PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.5/1.33GHZ) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 19 April 2004 and sold until January 2005. It has a 15.2-inch display at 1280×854. It came in 3 configurations, with a 1.33 GHz or 1.5 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4) processor, 256 MB or 512 MB of memory and 60 GB HDD or 80 GB HDD of storage.

Model number
A1095
Model identifier
PowerBook5,4
Released
Early 2004
Order numbers
M9421LL/A, M9422LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration Order number Original price
Configuration 1
1.33 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD M9421LL/A US$1,999
1.5 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 512 MB, 80 GB HDD M9422LL/A US$2,499

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier
PowerBook5,4
Introduced
19 April 2004

1.33 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 256 MB, 60 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9421LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook5,4
Introduced
19 April 2004
Discontinued
31 January 2005
Original price
US$1,999
Weight
5.7 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7447A (G4)
Speed
1.33 GHz
Processors
1
System bus
167 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
256 MB
Maximum
2 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
PC2700 DDR SDRAM
Minimum speed
333 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
64 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2048×1536
Video out
DVI

Storage

Standard storage
60 GB HDD
Drive speed
4200 RPM

Wireless and expansion

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

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.3.3
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

1.5 GHz PowerPC 7447A (G4), 512 MB, 80 GB HDD

Overview

Order number
M9422LL/A
Model identifier
PowerBook5,4
Introduced
19 April 2004
Discontinued
31 January 2005
Original price
US$2,499
Weight
5.7 lb

Processor

Processor
PowerPC 7447A (G4)
Speed
1.5 GHz
Processors
1
System bus
167 MHz
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
64 KB
L2/L3 cache
512 KB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
512 MB
Maximum
2 GB
Built in
None
Slots
2
Type
PC2700 DDR SDRAM
Minimum speed
333 MHz

Graphics

Graphics memory type
DDR SDRAM
Video memory
64 MB
Maximum video memory
128 MB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
2048×1536
Video out
DVI

Storage

Standard storage
80 GB HDD
Drive speed
4200 RPM

Wireless and expansion

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

In the box

Operating system at launch
Mac OS X 10.3.3
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad

Shared by every configuration

Display

Screen size
15.2-inch
Viewable size
15-inch
Resolution
1280×854

Ports

FireWire
400 (400 Mbit/s), 800 (800 Mbit/s)
Security slot
Yes

Networking

Ethernet
10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
Modem
56k V.92 (RJ-11)

Audio

Microphone
1 (Built-in)
Headphone jacks
None

Battery and power

Battery capacity
50.0‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 4.5 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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