Apple G4 Powerbook Notebook Computer with SuperDrive (1.5 GHz, 12 in.)
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Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking, Bluetooth 2.0, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, 56K V.92 modem
Overview
It has more speed, thanks to a 1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor. It offers more memory: 512MB, to be exact. It provides more storage, with a standard 5400-rpm 60GB or optional 80GB or 100GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive. It boasts more power to burn with an optional 8x SuperDrive. The only thing 'less' about it is the starting price.
As Smart as It Looks
Housed in a stunning, scratch- and stain-resistant aluminum alloy enclosure and weighing just 4.6 pounds, this diminutive powerhouse features a high-resolution 12.1 in. TFT XGA active-matrix display with brilliant 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You'll marvel at the way this supersharp display fits into such a remarkably small frame: just 10.9 inches wide, 8.6 inches deep and 1.18 in. thin. Perfectly smooth on all surfaces, the 12 in. PowerBook has no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, no external buttons to accidentally press and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing.
Built for Speed
The 1.5GHz PowerBook G4 delivers blazing-fast performance, thanks to the PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine, which processes data in huge 128-bit chunks and accelerates the data-intensive processing required by next-generation video, voice and graphics applications.
Scroll Mate
Scrolling through web pages or large documents on a trackpad can challenge even the most nimble fingers. That's why every 12-inch PowerBook G4 features a new trackpad with scrolling capability. Just drag two fingers over the trackpad to scroll vertically and horizontally… read more or pan around any active window. Change this feature to suit your needs: Customize your trackpad settings or turn off scrolling completely via System Preferences.
Handled with Care
Now the 12-inch PowerBook G4 is equipped to help protect your most valuable asset: your data. Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won't scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
Graphics, Designed
The 12-inch PowerBook ships with the NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor and 64MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM, bringing crispness and clarity to your visual experience in every application.
Power on Display
The 12-inch PowerBook G4 comes with built-in support for DVI, ADC, 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 or mirror your projects to an external projector, big-screen TV or display - even Apple's gorgeous, flat-panel 20- or 23-inch Cinema Display. Simply connect your Cinema Display or TV to the mini-DVI port via the Apple mini-DVI to DVI adapter (included) or the Apple mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately).
Wander Wirelessly
Like its two big siblings, the 12-inch PowerBook G4 comes with AirPort Extreme built in, so you're ready for 54-Mbps wireless networking right out of the box. 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 (which seamlessly recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other) to create your own secure wireless network.
Get to Know Bluetooth 2.0
In addition to AirPort Extreme, you'll also find Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) built into the new 12-inch PowerBook G4. Bluetooth 2.0 now lets you connect digital devices wirelessly up to three times faster than its predecessors. Use iSync, which comes bundled with all PowerBook G4 configurations, to synchronize your personal information among various Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your PowerBook, mobile phone and Palm OS-based handheld. And Bluetooth 2.0 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.
Port Authority
The PowerBook G4 features ports accommodating FireWire 400, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB 2.0, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners.(to burn DVDs, you'll need a SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4.)
Feel the Burn of 8x SuperDrive
Though it's the smallest portable Apple has ever shipped, 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. You can order yours with either a slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a slot-loading 8x-speed SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW), which lets you burn both CDs and DVDs.
Serious Software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther.' Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap, sensing whether you're connecting from the office or on the road and connecting 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.
iLife to Go
In addition to Mac OS X, the PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iLife '05, the powerful suite of creative applications that includes iPhoto, iMovie HD, iTunes, GarageBand and iDVD
Ready out of the Box
The PowerBook G4 includes QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition. You also get a collection of graphics tools including Art Directors Toolkit, Zinio Reader, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and Graphic Converter.
Versatile Video-out Capability
Want to present your ideas on a flat-panel display, CRT or VGA monitor, large-screen TV or projection system? The 12-inch PowerBook G4 has built-in video output capabilities that let you do just that. The PowerBook features DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video output options for connecting to CRTs, TVs and projectors. Connect a PowerBook G4 to one of Apple's new gorgeous flat-panel Cinema Displays using the pure digital DVI port.
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.
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.
Massive Storage to Go
With hard drive capacities up to 100GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your photos, office docs, MP3s, movies and more. read less
As Smart as It Looks
Housed in a stunning, scratch- and stain-resistant aluminum alloy enclosure and weighing just 4.6 pounds, this diminutive powerhouse features a high-resolution 12.1 in. TFT XGA active-matrix display with brilliant 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You'll marvel at the way this supersharp display fits into such a remarkably small frame: just 10.9 inches wide, 8.6 inches deep and 1.18 in. thin. Perfectly smooth on all surfaces, the 12 in. PowerBook has no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, no external buttons to accidentally press and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing.
Built for Speed
The 1.5GHz PowerBook G4 delivers blazing-fast performance, thanks to the PowerPC G4 with Velocity Engine, which processes data in huge 128-bit chunks and accelerates the data-intensive processing required by next-generation video, voice and graphics applications.
Scroll Mate
Scrolling through web pages or large documents on a trackpad can challenge even the most nimble fingers. That's why every 12-inch PowerBook G4 features a new trackpad with scrolling capability. Just drag two fingers over the trackpad to scroll vertically and horizontally… read more or pan around any active window. Change this feature to suit your needs: Customize your trackpad settings or turn off scrolling completely via System Preferences.
Handled with Care
Now the 12-inch PowerBook G4 is equipped to help protect your most valuable asset: your data. Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won't scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your PowerBook is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.
Graphics, Designed
The 12-inch PowerBook ships with the NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor and 64MB of dedicated DDR SDRAM, bringing crispness and clarity to your visual experience in every application.
Power on Display
The 12-inch PowerBook G4 comes with built-in support for DVI, ADC, 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 or mirror your projects to an external projector, big-screen TV or display - even Apple's gorgeous, flat-panel 20- or 23-inch Cinema Display. Simply connect your Cinema Display or TV to the mini-DVI port via the Apple mini-DVI to DVI adapter (included) or the Apple mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately).
Wander Wirelessly
Like its two big siblings, the 12-inch PowerBook G4 comes with AirPort Extreme built in, so you're ready for 54-Mbps wireless networking right out of the box. 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 (which seamlessly recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other) to create your own secure wireless network.
Get to Know Bluetooth 2.0
In addition to AirPort Extreme, you'll also find Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) built into the new 12-inch PowerBook G4. Bluetooth 2.0 now lets you connect digital devices wirelessly up to three times faster than its predecessors. Use iSync, which comes bundled with all PowerBook G4 configurations, to synchronize your personal information among various Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your PowerBook, mobile phone and Palm OS-based handheld. And Bluetooth 2.0 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.
Port Authority
The PowerBook G4 features ports accommodating FireWire 400, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB 2.0, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners.(to burn DVDs, you'll need a SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4.)
Feel the Burn of 8x SuperDrive
Though it's the smallest portable Apple has ever shipped, 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. You can order yours with either a slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or a slot-loading 8x-speed SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW), which lets you burn both CDs and DVDs.
Serious Software
The PowerBook G4 comes with Mac OS X v10.3 'Panther.' Mac OS X features automatic networking to make getting online a snap, sensing whether you're connecting from the office or on the road and connecting 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.
iLife to Go
In addition to Mac OS X, the PowerBook G4 comes loaded with iLife '05, the powerful suite of creative applications that includes iPhoto, iMovie HD, iTunes, GarageBand and iDVD
Ready out of the Box
The PowerBook G4 includes QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition. You also get a collection of graphics tools including Art Directors Toolkit, Zinio Reader, FileMaker Pro Trial, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner and Graphic Converter.
Versatile Video-out Capability
Want to present your ideas on a flat-panel display, CRT or VGA monitor, large-screen TV or projection system? The 12-inch PowerBook G4 has built-in video output capabilities that let you do just that. The PowerBook features DVI, VGA, S-video and composite video output options for connecting to CRTs, TVs and projectors. Connect a PowerBook G4 to one of Apple's new gorgeous flat-panel Cinema Displays using the pure digital DVI port.
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.
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.
Massive Storage to Go
With hard drive capacities up to 100GB, the PowerBook G4 gives you as much storage space as some desktops - more than enough space for all your photos, office docs, MP3s, movies and more. read less
Specs
Processor and Memory:
1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; one SO-DIMM slot; support for up to 1.25GB
Storage:
80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD-RW at up to 4x ZCLV, writes DVD+R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD+RW at up to 4x ZCLV, reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x, reads DVD-R at up to 6x, reads DVD+R at up to 6x, reads DVD-RW at up to 6x, reads DVD+RW at up to 6x, 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
Communications:
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Expansion:
One FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps
Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
Display:
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT display
Support for millions of colors at 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel resolution with millions of colors
Video and graphics support:
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 x 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Mini-DVI port (12-inch models)
DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter
VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter
S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Audio:
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
45W power adapter with cable management system
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
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
Security:
Kensington cable lock slot
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 113 degrees F (-25 degrees to 45 degrees C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
Size:
Dimensions(H x W x D): 1.18 x 10.9 x 8.6 in. (3.0 x 27.7 x 21.9 cm)
Weight: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed
1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, 512K SRAM on-chip L2 cache, 167MHz system bus
512MB of PC2700 (333MHz) DDR SDRAM; one SO-DIMM slot; support for up to 1.25GB
Storage:
80GB 5400-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with Sudden Motion Sensor
SuperDrive (DVD+/-RW/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD-RW at up to 4x ZCLV, writes DVD+R discs at up to 8x ZCLV, writes DVD+RW at up to 4x ZCLV, reads DVD-ROM at up to 8x, reads DVD-R at up to 6x, reads DVD+R at up to 6x, reads DVD-RW at up to 6x, reads DVD+RW at up to 6x, 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
Communications:
Built-in 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Expansion:
One FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port at up to 400 Mbps
Two USB 2.0 ports at up to 480 Mbps
Display:
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT display
Support for millions of colors at 1024 x 768 pixel resolution
Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel resolution with millions of colors
Video and graphics support:
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 64MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 x 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Mini-DVI port (12-inch models)
DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter
VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter
S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Audio:
Audio line in (minijack)
Headphone out (minijack)
Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
Internal omnidirectional microphone
Battery and power
50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
45W power adapter with cable management system
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
Solid-state trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling capabilities
Security:
Kensington cable lock slot
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 113 degrees F (-25 degrees to 45 degrees C)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 ft
Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 ft
Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 ft
Size:
Dimensions(H x W x D): 1.18 x 10.9 x 8.6 in. (3.0 x 27.7 x 21.9 cm)
Weight: 4.6 pounds (2.1 kg) with battery and optical drive installed
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