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PowerBook G4 Q&A - Updated February 26, 2007
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What are the differences between the original PowerBook G4 (400/500) models?
Please note that the original PowerBook G4 series was introduced on January 9, 2001 and discontinued October 16, 2001.
The differences between the PowerBook G4/400 (Original - Ti) and PowerBook G4/500 (Original - Ti) are relatively minor. Both systems share the same ultrasleek Titanium case, 15.2" TFT widescreen display, video card, and DVD-ROM drive.
The major differences are summarized below in this handy chart:
PowerBook G4 |
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Processor: |
400 MHz |
500 MHz |
System Bus: |
100 MHz |
100 MHz |
Level 2 Cache: |
1 MB (backside) |
1 MB (backside) |
Memory Type: |
PC100 SDRAM |
PC100 SDRAM |
Std. RAM: |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Max. RAM: |
1.0 GB |
1.0 GB |
Display: |
15.2" Widescreen |
15.2" Widescreen |
Resolution: |
1152x768 |
1152x768 |
Video Card: |
Rage Mobility 128 |
Rage Mobility 128 |
Video RAM: |
8 MB |
8 MB |
Hard Drive: |
10 GB |
20 GB |
Optical Drive: |
6X DVD-ROM |
6X DVD-ROM |
AirPort (802.11b): |
Optional |
Optional |
Bluetooth: |
N/A |
N/A |
Expansion: |
Type I/II PC Card |
Type I/II PC Card |
Battery Life: |
5 Hours |
5 Hours |
Dimensions (Inches): |
1.0 x 13.4 x 9.5 |
1.0 x 13.4 x 9.5 |
Weight: |
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
Model No: |
M7952LL/A |
M7710LL/A |
Orig. Price: |
US$2599 |
US$3499 |
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Please refer to the Ultimate Mac Comparison feature to dynamically compare any PowerBook G4 model to any other G3 or later Mac.
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