The Apple PowerBook G4 with Gigabit Ethernet (Titanium) is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2001 to 2002 as part of the PowerBook G4 series of Macintosh PowerBook computers. The computer has been introduced on October 16, 2001, and its price started at $2199.
The new PowerBook G4 features a 550 MHz or 667 MHz PowerPC 7440 G4 processor, 15.2″ TFT Display, 128 MB / 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM, 20 GB or 30 GB hard drive, 6x DVD-ROM slot-loading drive, or DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive, and 16 MB ATI Mobility Radeon graphics.
This PowerBook has been discontinued on April 29, 2002, and has been replaced by the PowerBook G4 with a DVI port.
Today PowerBook G4 with Gigabit Ethernet is 21 years old!
PowerBook G4 with Gigabit Ethernet Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 16, 2001 |
| Discontinued | April 29, 2002 |
| Model Identifier | PowerBook3,3 |
| Model Number | M8407 |
| EMC | 1895 |
| Order Number | M8362LL/A (550 MHz) M8622LL/A (550 MHz) M8363LL/A (667 MHz) M8623LL/A (667 MHz) |
| Original Price | $2,199 $2,999 |
| Colors | Titanium |
| Weight | 5.3 Ibs. 2.404 KG |
| Dimensions | 1” H x 13.4” W x 9.5” D 2.54 cm H x 34.03 cm W x 24.13 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 7440 G4 |
| Processor Speed | 550 MHz 667 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 100 MHz (550 MHz) 133 MHz (667 MHz) |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 256 KB on-chip L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 20 GB 30 GB 48 GB |
| Media | 1 – 6x DVD-ROM (Slot-loading) or DVD/CD-RW “Combo” drive |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 1 GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC-100 3.3V 144-pin SO-DIMM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | 15.2″ Color TFT Display |
| Resolutions | 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 600 896 x 600 1024 x 768 1152 x 768 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI Mobility Radeon |
| Graphics Memory | 16 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA 1 – S-Video |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 1600 by 1200 pixels (built-in display and external display) Up to 1920 by 1440 pixels (external display only) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 1 – Single Type I or II |
| Hard Drive Interface | Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Card 802.11b (Optional in 550 MHz / Built-in in 667 MHz) |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | 56k |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Infrared | 1 – 4 Mbps |
| ADB | 1 – Internal for Trackpad |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps (6W total power) |
| SCSI | None |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| Audio In | 1 – Built-in microphone |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Built-in 20mm speakers |
| Display | 1 – VGA 1 – S-Video |
| Security Slot | 1 – Kensington cable lock |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Built-in Full-size 77-key (U.S.) or 78-key (ISO) incl. 12 function and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Built-in Solid-state trackpad (Tap, double-tap, and drag) |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 9.2.1 Mac OS X 10.1 |
| Later OS | Mac OS X 10.1.2 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.4.11 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
| Bundled Software | None |
Power
| System Battery | 55.3 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Backup Battery | PowerBook G4 Backup Battery (922-4631) |
| Battery Life | Up to 5 hours |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 45 W |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 45 W Apple Power Adapter (M8576LL/A) |
References:
Apple Support – PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet): Technical Specifications
