PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800)

The PowerBook G4 (15-inch FW800) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 16 September 2003 and sold until April 2004. It has a 15.2-inch display at 1280×854. It came in 3 configurations, with a 1.0 GHz or 1.25 GHz processor, 256 MB or 512 MB of memory and 60 GB HDD or 80 GB HDD of storage.

Model number: A1046
Model identifier: PowerBook5,2
EMC number: 1960
Released: Late 2003
Order numbers: M8980LL/A, M8981LL/A

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3 configurations

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Configuration	Order number	Original price
Configuration 1
1.0 GHz, 256 MB, 60 GB HDD	M8980LL/A	US$1,999
1.25 GHz, 512 MB, 80 GB HDD	M8981LL/A	US$2,599

Configuration 1

Overview

Model identifier: PowerBook5,2
Introduced: 16 September 2003

1.0 GHz, 256 MB, 60 GB HDD

Overview

Order number: M8980LL/A
Model identifier: PowerBook5,2
EMC number: 1960
Introduced: 16 September 2003
Discontinued: 19 April 2004
Original price: US$1,999
Weight: 5.6 lb

Processor

Speed: 1.0 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 (optional)
Bluetooth: 1.1
Expansion bays: None

In the box

Operating system at launch: Mac OS X 10.2.7
Keyboard: Full-size
Mouse or trackpad: Trackpad

1.25 GHz, 512 MB, 80 GB HDD

Overview

Order number: M8981LL/A
Model identifier: PowerBook5,2
EMC number: 1960
Introduced: 16 September 2003
Discontinued: 19 April 2004
Original price: US$2,599
Weight: 5.6 lb

Processor

Speed: 1.25 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: 64 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 10.2.7
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: 46.0‑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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