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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	400 (Original - Ti)	500 (Original - Ti)
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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