| Introduction Date: |
January 31, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
May 16, 2006* |
| 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.
*The configuration that shipped with a "Combo" drive and a 60 GB hard drive (M9690LL/A) was discontinued October 19, 2005. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
1.5 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
167 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.5 GHz (Built-in) |
| 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: |
512k (on chip) |
| Details: |
Includes a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2700 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
333 MHz |
| Details: |
Supports a single 200-pin PC2700 DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM memory module.
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: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
1.25 GB |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells PowerBook G4 memory, as well as hard drives, batteries, carrying cases, and accessories. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
256 MB |
RAM Slots: |
1 |
| Details: |
256 MB onboard, single SO-DIMM slot. |
| Video Card: |
GeForce FX Go5200 |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 (4X AGP) with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM.
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: |
64 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
64 MB |
| Details: |
The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: |
12.1" TFT XGA |
Native Resolution: |
1024x768 |
| Details: |
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix display with a 1024 by 768 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports "800 by 600 [and] 640 by 480" when scaled. |
| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
2048x1536 |
| Details: |
The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2048x1536 at millions of colors. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
60, 80 GB (5400 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/100 |
| Details: |
M9690LL/A shipped with a 60 GB hard drive and M9691LL/A with an 80 GB hard drive. A 100 GB (5400 RPM) 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: |
8X "Combo Drive"* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
This model was available configured with an 8X "Combo" drive (M9690LL/A) and an 8X "SuperDrive" (M9691LL/A).
Apple reports that the slot-loading DVD/CD-RW "Combo" drive is capable of reading DVD at 8X, writing CD-R at 24X, writing CD-RW at 16X, and reading CD-ROM at 24X.
The DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive" is capable of writing DVD-R at 8X, DVD-RW at 4X, DVD+R at 8X, DVD+RW at 4X, reading DVD at 8X, reading DVD-R,+R,-RW, and +RW at 6X, writing CD-R at 24X, writing CD-RW at 10X, and reading CD-ROM at 24X.
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.92 |
Standard Ethernet: |
10/100Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11b/g (Standard) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
2.0+EDR |
| Details: |
AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built-in.
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 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
This model has no available expansion slots.
Also see: Is there a replacement wireless card that offers better wireless reception for the 12-Inch PowerBook G4? |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the integrated keyboard has "78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and [an] embedded numeric keypad." The trackpad supports tap, double tap, drag, and scroll capabilities. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
PowerBook G4 12" |
| Apple Order No: |
M9690LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
12-Inch - 1.5 GHz |
| Details: |
*This Apple model number refers to the configuration that shipped with a "Combo" drive and a 60 GB hard drive. The configuration with the "SuperDrive" and an 80 GB hard drive was assigned M9691LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1104 |
Model ID: |
PowerBook6,8 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1104 Model Number and all Macs with the PowerBook6,8 Model Identifier. |
| 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: |
X 10.3.7* |
Maximum MacOS: |
X 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
*Shipped with MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" starting October 19, 2005.
This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.5.8.
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: |
Classic Mode Only* |
Windows Support: |
Emulation Only |
| Details: |
*This model is capable of using MacOS 9 applications within the MacOS X "Classic" environment provided with MacOS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with MacOS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into MacOS 9.
Site sponsor OHS specializes in heavily upgraded Macs capable of running both MacOS X and MacOS 9 applications. |
| Dimensions: |
1.18 x 10.9 x 8.6 |
Avg. Weight: |
4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (3.0 cm, 27.7 cm, 21.9 cm). |
| Original Price: |
US$1499, US$1699* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$550-US$700 |
| Details: |
*Originally US$1499 with 60 GB hard drive and "Combo" drive (M9690LL/A) and US$1699 with 80 GB hard drive and "SuperDrive". On October 19, 2005, the low-end configuration was discontinued and the high-end configuration was offered for US$1499.
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).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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