Apple PowerBook G4 500 (Original - Ti) Specs (M7710LL/A)
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The PowerBook G4/500 (Titanium) features a 500 MHz PowerPC 7410 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 1 MB backside level 2 cache, 256 MB of PC100 SDRAM, a 20 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive, a slot-loading 6X DVD-ROM drive, and ATI Rage Mobility 128 (2X AGP) graphics with 8 MB of SDRAM in a 1-inch thick Titanium case with a 15.2" TFT display (1152x768 native resolution). Custom configurations also were available. It also is worth noting that the PowerBook G4/500 (Titanium) is much thinner than the PowerBook G3/400 (Firewire) that it replaced, but lacks swappable drive bays.
Also see: What are the differences between the original PowerBook G4 (400/500) models?
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| Introduction Date: |
January 9, 2001 |
Discontinued Date: |
October 16, 2001 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7410 (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
500 MHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
100 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
250 MHz (2:1) |
| Details: |
250 MHz dedicated 64-bit backside bus. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
1 MB (backside) |
| Details: |
Includes a 1 MB level 2 cache on a 250 MHz backside bus. |
| RAM Type: |
PC100 SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
8 ns |
| Details: |
Supports 144-pin PC100 SDRAM SO-DIMM memory modules.
Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the PowerBook G4 models? How much RAM of what type do these systems support? |
| Standard RAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.0 GB (1024 MB) |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells PowerBook G4 memory, as well as hard drives, batteries, carrying cases, and accessories. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
2 |
| Video Card: |
Rage Mobility 128 |
VRAM Type: |
SDRAM |
| Details: |
ATI Rage Mobility 128 with 8 MB SDRAM (2X AGP).
Also see: What kind of video processor is provided by the PowerBook G4 models? What is the maximum resolution each can support on an external display? |
| Standard VRAM: |
8 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
8 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
15.2" Widescreen |
Native Resolution: |
1152x768 |
| Details: |
15.2" color widescreen TFT active-matrix display with a 1152 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "896 by 600, 720 by 480, and 640 by 480 at 3:2 aspect ratio; [and] 1024 by 768, 800 by 600, and 640 by 480 at 4:3 aspect ratio". |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
1280x960 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on an external VGA display is 1280x960 at millions of colors. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
20 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) |
| Details: |
A 30 GB hard drive also was available as a build-to-order option.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the PowerBook G4 models? |
| Standard Optical: |
6X DVD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 6X slot-loading DVD-ROM drive also is capable of reading "DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, and CD-ROM discs".
Also see: What are the capabilities of the optical drive provided by the PowerBook G4 models? Can one upgrade the optical drive? |
| Standard Modem: |
56k v.90 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b (Optional) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Internal AirPort (802.11b) was available as a build-to-order option.
Also see: Which PowerBook G4 models support AirPort? Which support AirPort Extreme? Which have internal support for Bluetooth or Bluetooth 2.0+EDR? |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 1.1 ports. One Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
Type I/II PC Card |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
Single PC Card slot supporting a Type I or Type II PC Card (CardBus compliant).
Also see: Is it possible to add external SATA to the PowerBook G4? |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "77 (US) or 78 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad." The trackpad supports tap, double tap, and drag capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
PowerBook G4 |
| Apple Model No: |
M7710LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
PowerBook G4 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
PowerBook3,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
50 W/Hr LiIon |
Battery Life: |
5 Hours |
| Details: |
5 hours under "normal usage conditions" as estimated by Apple.
Also see: What is the battery life of the PowerBook G4 models? |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
9.1* |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.4.11 |
| Details: |
*Some also shipped with MacOS X 10.0.3 pre-installed.
Please note that this system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.4.11.
Also see: Which PowerBook G4 models can boot MacOS 9? Which PowerBook G4 models can only run MacOS 9 applications in the "Classic" environment? |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
Boot/Classic Mode |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
This model is capable of booting in MacOS 9 and using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment.
Site-sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications. |
| Dimensions: |
1.0 x 13.4 x 9.5 |
Avg. Weight: |
5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.6 cm, 34.1 cm, 24.1 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$3499 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$525-US$600 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
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