PowerBook G4 12-inch Late 2003

The Apple PowerBook G4 12-inch Late 2003 (Aluminum) is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2003 to 2004 as part of the PowerBook G4 series of Macintosh PowerBook computers. The computer has been introduced on September 16, 2003, and its price started at $1599.

The new PowerBook G4 features a 1 GHz PowerPC 7447 G4 processor, 12.1″ TFT Display, 256 MB of RAM, 40 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive, built-in Bluetooth 1.1, and 32 MB NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics.

This PowerBook has been discontinued on April 19, 2004, and has been replaced by PowerBook G4 12-inch 2004.

Today PowerBook G4 12-inch Late 2003 is 20 years old!

iBook G4 12-inch
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PowerBook G4 12-inch Late 2003 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedSeptember 16, 2003
DiscontinuedApril 19, 2004
Model IdentifierPowerBook6,2
Model NumberA1010
EMC1986
Order NumberM9007LL/A
M9008LL/A
Original Price$1,599
$1,799
ColorsAluminum
Weight4.6 Ibs.
2.086 KG
Dimensions1.18” H x 10.9” W x 8.6” D
3 cm H x 27.68 cm W x 21.84 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 7447 G4
Processor Speed1 GHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus133 MHz
Cache64 KB L1
512 KB on-chip L2

Storage & Media

Storage40 GB
Media1 – 8x DVD/CD-RW “Combo” or 8x DVD-R/CD-RW “SuperDrive” slot-loading drive

Memory

Built-in Memory256 MB
Maximum Memory1.25 GB
Memory Slots1 – PC-2100 200-pin SO-DIMM
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in Display12.1″ Color TFT Display
Resolutions640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768 (native)

Graphics

Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200
Graphics Memory32 MB
Display Connection1 – Mini-VGA (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video with adapter)
Display ModesDual display extended and video mirroring
External ResolutionUp to 2048 by 1536 pixels

Expansion

Expansion SlotsNone
Hard Drive InterfaceUltra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
BaysNone

Connections

Wi-FiAirPort Extreme Card 802.11b/g (Optional)
Ethernet10/100BASE-T (RJ-45)
Modem56k
BluetoothBluetooth 1.1
InfraredNone
ADBNone
FireWire1 – 400 Mbps
SCSINone
USB2 – 480 Mbps
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
1 – Built-in microphone
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
3 – Built-in speakers
Display1 – Mini-VGA (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video with adapter)
Security Slot1 – Kensington cable lock

Keyboard and trackpad

KeyboardBuilt-in Full-size 78-key (U.S.) or 79-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys
TrackpadBuilt-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, and drag)

Software

Original OSMac OS X 10.2.7
Later OSMac OS X 10.3
Maximum OSMac OS X 10.5.8
FirmwareMacintosh ROM
Bundled SoftwareMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Mail
iChat
Safari
Sherlock
Address Book
QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD)
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
OmniGraffle
OmniOutliner
QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition
Developer Tools
Apple Hardware Test

Power

System Battery47 Wh Lithium-Ion
Backup BatteryNone
Battery LifeUp to 5 hours
Maximum Continuous PowerUnknown
Line Voltage100-240 V AC
Power Adapter45 W Apple Power Adapter

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References:
Apple Support – PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI): Technical Specifications