Product Description
Choose from three new ultrafast models: small, medium or epic
The new PowerBook family gives you power in a choice of three ultrafast portables. Whether you prefer the ultra-compact 12-inch model, the coveted 15-inch powerhouse, or the stunning 17-inch beauty, every new PowerBook G4 is loaded with advanced capabilities. Like turbocharged PowerPC G4 processors, DVD-burning SuperDrive (on select models), the fastest speeds in wireless networking, and cutting-edge graphics.
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Every PowerBook G4 - from the ultracompact 12-inch to the powerful 15-inch to the expansive 17-inch model - is a full-featured notebook loaded with the advanced capabilities and power required by creative professionals, scientists, students, and mobile professionals alike. So no matter what you do, there's a PowerBook G4 that's perfect for you.
Music and audio
As an audio professional, you'll find the PowerBook G4 ideal for composing and arranging music and audio wherever you like. Musicians in particular will appreciate the portability and stability of the PowerBook, using it with confidence for recording or as an interface to other audio peripherals during live shows. In the dimly lit conditions of a studio or stage, performers can also take advantage of the illuminated keyboard of the 15-inch and 17-inch PowerBook.1 Mac OS X provides high-definition, 24-bit digital audio with resolutions up to 192kHz, while fast processing supports a high level of simultaneous channels and plug-ins, all with extremely low latency. And you get seamless, plug-and-play connectivity of multichannel audio and MIDI devices over USB 2.0 or FireWire 800 and 400.
Presenting the new 12-inch PowerBook G4, featuring a brilliant 12-inch active-matrix display housed in a stunning aluminum alloy enclosure weighing just 4.6 pounds. The most compact full-featured notebook in the world starts at just $1599.
Leading-edge industrial design
You'll love the high-resolution 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display with brilliant 1024-by-768-pixel resolution. And you'll marvel at the way we've fitted this supersharp display into such a remarkably small frame - just 10.9 inches wide, 8.6 inches deep, 1.18 inches thin and weighing a mere 4.6 pounds. Housed in a lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, the PowerBook G4 is resistant to stains and scratches. It's also perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, no external buttons to accidentally press, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing.
Versatile video-out capabilities
The new 12-inch PowerBook G4 comes with built-in support for DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video signals. And since the 12-inch PowerBook supports dual display mode and video mirroring, you can extend your work area and mirror your projects to an external display or projector - perfect for presentations and for sharing your ideas. You can also display your multimedia projects on a big-screen TV, thanks to S-video and composite video output capability: Simply connect your TV to the mini-DVI port via the Apple Mini-DVI to Video Adapter, which is sold separately.
Now with the legendary SuperDrive
It's the smallest portable we've ever shipped. In terms of volume (measured in cubic inches), the 12-inch PowerBook G4 is smaller than the iBook and even the PowerBook Duo, and yet it features your choice of a slot-loading SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) or Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW). The 12-inch PowerBook G4 packs formidable processing power for graphic design and editing digital video - not to mention playing 3D games, listening to music and watching DVD movies between flights.
54Mbps AirPort Extreme - up to 5 times faster
Pop in the AirPort Extreme Card in your 12-inch PowerBook's AirPort slot, and you're ready for 54Mbps wireless networking. And with thousands of wireless-enabled 'hot spots' in hotels, airport lounges, coffee shops and bookstores around the world, you can get online from practically anywhere. What's more, you can use your PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme and Rendezvous - the technology that recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other - to create your own secure wireless network.
The Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth, built into the new 12-inch PowerBook G4 model, connects digital devices wirelessly. Operating within a much shorter range than AirPort, it enables high-speed wireless data transfers between a rapidly growing list of Bluetooth-savvy products. Using iSync, for instance, you can use Bluetooth to synchronize your personal information between your PowerBook, your mobile phone and your Palm OS-based handheld. And Bluetooth lets you take advantage of GPRS connectivity to check your email from anywhere - a benefit that comes in handy on those occasions when an 802.11 wireless hot spot isn't available.
FireWire and USB 2.0
The PowerBook G4 features FireWire for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB 2.0 for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners.
PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine
This 1GHz PowerBook G4 delivers blazing-fast performance thanks to its processor's aptly named Velocity Engine, which processes data in huge 128-bit chunks, instead of the 32-bit or 64-bit chunks used in traditional processors. The PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine works with the PowerPC architecture to accelerate the data-intensive processing required by next-generation video, voice and graphics applications.
Lightning-fast graphics
The 12-inch PowerBook ships with the NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 32MB of DDR SDRAM to kick your 2D and 3D performance into overdrive. The NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 comes with hardware transform and lighting (T&L) and an advanced ultra-efficient memory architecture (Lightspeed Memory Architecture II) to give you a dynamic, visually rich, real-time 3D graphics experience.
Serious software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v.10.2 (Jaguar), Apple's next-generation operating system. Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap: Mac OS X senses whether you're connecting from the office or on the road - and connects you automatically. And with Mac OS X's Instant On feature, your PowerBook G4 wakes from sleep in less than one second. The ultimate platform for the digital lifestyle, Mac OS X works with today's most popular peripheral devices.
In addition to Mac OS X, the PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes and iDVD (iDVD software ships with SuperDrive-equipped model only).
Ready out of the box
The PowerBook G4 includes QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition. You also get a collection of graphics tools including FAXstf, Art Directors Toolkit, Microsoft Office v.X Test Drive, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and Graphic Converter.
Up to 5 hours of battery life
The PowerBook G4 comes with a lithium-ion battery that's good for up to five hours, depending on system configuration and usage.
Massive storage to go
With mind-boggling hard drive capacities up to 80GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your files, MP3s, movies and more.
Musically inclined?
You'll be glad to hear that the new 12-inch PowerBook G4 features built-in stereo speakers with an enhanced midrange third speaker, stereo headphone output jack, stereo line-in and an internal microphone.
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Specifications
Processor and Memory
1GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 133MHz system bus (12-inch models)
256MB of PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM; one open SO-DIMM slot; support for up to 1.25GB (12-inch models)
1GHz or 1.25GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus (15-inch models)
256MB or 512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB (15-inch models)
1.33GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus (17-inch model)
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2GB (17-inch model)
Storage
(1) 40GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (12-inch models)
60GB or 80GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive
80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (15-inch and 17-inch models)
One of the following slot-loading optical drives
- Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
- SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 2x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Communications
Expansion slot for optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking card (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) (12-inch models and 1GHz 15-inch model) (2)
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability) (1.25GHz 15-inch model and 17-inch model) (2)
Built-in Bluetooth 1.1
Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) (12-inch models)
Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector) (3)
Expansion One FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps (5)
One FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port at up to 800 Mbps (15-inch and 17-inch models) (5)
Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
One PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Security
Kensington cable lock slot
Software
Mail
iChat
Safari
Sherlock
Address Book
QuickTime
iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD[4])
iSync
iCal
DVD Player
Classic environment
Acrobat Reader
Art Directors Toolkit
EarthLink TotalAccess 2003 (includes 30 days of free service)
FAXstf
FileMaker Pro 6 Trial
GraphicConverter
Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive
OmniGraffle
OmniOutliner
QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition
Developer Tools
Apple Hardware Test
Display
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT display (12-inch models)
- Support for millions of colors at 1024-by-768-pixel resolution
- Support for resolution scaling to 800-by-600-pixel and 640-by-480-pixel resolution with millions of colors
15.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display (15-inch models)
Support for millions of colors at 1280-by-854-pixel resolution
Support for resolutions of 1280 by 854 (native), 1152 by 640, 1896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
17-inch (diagonal) TFT display (17-inch model)
Support for millions of colors at 1440-by-900-pixel resolution
Supported resolutions: 1440 by 900 (native), 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640 and 800 by 600 pixels at 16:10 aspect ratio; 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio
Video and graphics support NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (12-inch models)
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors (7)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (15-inch models)
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1280 by 854 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors (7)
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory (17-inch model)
- Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1440 by 900 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors (7)
ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter (6)
Mini-DVI port (12-inch models)
DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter (12-inch models)
VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter (12-inch models)
S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately) (12-inch models)
DVI output port (15-inch and 17-inch models)
VGA output using included DVI to VGA adapter (15-inch and 17-inch models)
S-video output port (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Composite video output using included S-video to composite adapter (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Audio
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker (12-inch and 15-inch models)
Two built-in stereo speakers (17-inch model)
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life (12-inch models) (8)
46-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life (15-inch models) (8)
58-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 4.5 hours of battery life (17-inch model) (8)
45W power adapter with cable management system (12-inch models)
65W power adapter with cable management system (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Power adapter port
Keyboard and trackpad
Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted 'T' arrangement), and embedded keypad
Illuminated fiber-optic, backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor (1.25GHz 15-inch model and 17-inch model, optional on 1GHz 15-inch model)
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Electrical and environmental requirements
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 95 degrees F (10 degrees to 35 degrees C)
Storage temperature: -13 degrees to 140 degrees F (-25 degrees to 60 degrees C) (12-inch model)
Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 116 degrees F (-40 degrees to 47 degrees C) (15-inch and 17-inch models)
Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing (12-inch and 17-inch models)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing (15-inch models)
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
Size and weight (12-inch model)
- Height: 1.18 inches (3.0 cm)
- Width: 10.9 inches (27.7 cm)
- Depth: 8.6 inches (21.9 cm)
- Weight: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed (9)
Size and weight (15-inch models)
- Height: 1.1 inches (2.8 cm)
- Width: 13.7 inches (34.8 cm)
- Depth: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
- Weight: 5.6 pounds (2.5 kg) with battery and optical drive installed (9)
Size and weight (17-inch model)
- Height: 1.0 inch (2.6 cm)
- Width: 15.4 inches (39.2 cm)
- Depth: 10.2 inches (25.9 cm)
- Weight: 6.9 pounds (3.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed (9)
1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Base Station or AirPort Extreme Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Achieving data rates up to 54 Mbps requires that all users have an AirPort Extreme Card and connect to an AirPort Extreme Base Station. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort and AirPort Extreme. Range may vary with site conditions.
3. Compatible ISP and telephone services required. Your ISP may not support all V.92 features. Modem will function according to V.90 standards if V.92 services are not available. Actual modem speeds lower; speed depends on connection rate and other factors.
4. iDVD requires Apple SuperDrive.
5. Actual rates will vary.
6. Connection to Apple flat-panel displays requires Apple DVI to ADC Adapter (sold separately).
7. Some third-party DVI displays may not support all resolutions. Actual resolutions and refresh rates depend on the monitor.
8. Battery life depends on configuration and use.
9. Actual weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Internet access requires a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. Product includes electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
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. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.
