What are the differences between the "1 GHz/867 MHz" PowerBook G4 models?

Please note that the "1 GHz/867 MHz" PowerBook G4 series was introduced on November 6, 2002 and discontinued September 16, 2003.

The differences between the PowerBook G4/867 (Ti) and PowerBook G4/1.0 (Ti) are quite minor. Both use the Titanium case, 15.2" widescreen (1280x854) display, and effectively the same motherboard as the PowerBook G4 "DVI" series that these models replaced. However, the "1 GHz/867 MHz" models have faster processors and improved graphics capabilities.

The PowerBook G4/1.0 (Ti) also is notable for being the first notebook to ship standard with a "SuperDrive" capable of writing DVD media.

The major differences are summarized below in this handy chart:

PowerBook G4	867 (Ti)	1.0 (Ti)
Processor:	867 MHz	1.0 GHz
System Bus:	133 MHz	133 MHz
Level 2/3 Cache:	256k (on chip), 1 MB	256k (on chip), 1 MB
Memory Type:	PC133 SDRAM	PC133 SDRAM
Std. RAM:	256 MB	512 MB
Max. RAM:	1.0 GB	1.0 GB
Display:	15.2" Widescreen	15.2" Widescreen
Resolution:	1280x854	1280x854
Video Card:	Mobility Radeon 9000	Mobility Radeon 9000
Video RAM:	32 MB	64 MB
Hard Drive:	40 GB	60 GB
Optical Drive:	8X "Combo"	1X "SuperDrive"
AirPort (802.11b):	Optional	Standard
Bluetooth:	N/A	N/A
Expansion:	Type I/II PC Card	Type I/II PC Card
Battery Life:	5 Hours	5 Hours
Dimensions (In.):	1.0 x 13.4 x 9.5	1.0 x 13.4 x 9.5
Weight:	5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)	5.4 lbs (2.4 kg)
Orig. Model No:	M8858LL/A	M8859LL/A
Orig. Price:	US$2299	US$2999

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