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PowerBook G4 Q&A - Updated February 26, 2007
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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 |
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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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