Specifications & Features
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Model/Mhz
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iBook G4/800MHz (#M9164LL/A )
L2 Cache: 256K @ 800MHz
L3 Cache: None
Release Date: October, 2003
4.9 pounds
Battery Life: 50-watt 6 Hours
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PowerBook G4/867MHz (#M8760LL/A )
L2 Cache: 256K @ 867MHz
L3 Cache: None
Release Date: January, 2003
4.6 pounds
Battery Life: 47-watt- 5 hours
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Price Information
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MSRP: $1,099
Current Price: $995
DealZone
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MSRP: $1,799
Current Price: $1,199
DealZone
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Bus Speed
(Mhz)
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133 MHz
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133 MHz
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RAM
(MAX)
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256MB
PC2100 (266MHz) DDR SDRAM
(640 MB max)
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256MB (2x 128MB)
PC2100 DDR SDRAM
(640 MB max)
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Graphics Support
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ATI Mobility Radeon 9200
32MB of DDR SDRAM
4x AGP
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NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go
32MB DDR SDRAM
4x AGP
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Expansion
Slots
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AirPort Extreme Ready
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AirPort Extreme (54 Mbps) slot
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Hard Drive
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30 GB Ultra ATA
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40GB Ultra ATA/100
4200rpm
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Optical Drive
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Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
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Combination Drive (slot loading)
Writes CD-R at 24x
Writes CD-RW at 10x
Reads DVD-ROM at 8x
Reads CD-ROM at 24x
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Connectivity & Communication
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56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100 BT Ethernet
2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Optional internal Bluetooth
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56k V.92 modem
Optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme Card (based on 802.11g standard; 802.11b Wi-Fi certified)
10/100 BT Ethernet
2 USB 1.1 Ports (12 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Audio in & out
Bluetooth 1.1 built in
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Video
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12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT XGA active-matrix
1024x768 resolutions with millions of colors
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
VGA video output for video mirroring on an external display or projector (24-bit color) with included Apple VGA Display Adapter |
12.1" TFT XGA active-matrix
4:3 aspect ratio
1024 x 768
1600 x 1200 support on external display
S-video and composite video output to TV or projector (requires Apple Video Adapter, sold separately)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 x 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 1600 x 1200 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
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Specification Notes
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Has third speaker for midrange.
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Machine
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Processor
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65.66 seconds
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61.94 seconds - - 6% Faster
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Graphics Interface
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48.05 seconds
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47.29 seconds - - 2% Faster
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Graphics Gaming
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16.5 frames per second
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18.3 frames per second - - 11% Faster
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Photoshop
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71.52 seconds
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65.18 seconds - - 10% Faster
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MS Word
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135.80 seconds
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106.76 seconds - - 27% Faster
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Burn CD
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104.22 seconds
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114.78 seconds - - 9% Slower
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Battery Life
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170 minutes
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123 minutes - - 28% Less Time
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Notes
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Processor Test based on AltiVec Fractal program (Set to 65536 Maximum Count)
Graphics Interface test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is freely available
Graphics Gaming Test is based on the game Giants . All settings are at highest quality
The Photoshop score is based on the BareFeats Photoshop Action Script, which you can download and run on your own machine, if you have Photoshop.
Battery Life was tested by playing a DVD movie on the fully charged portable until it was completely drained.
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| G4 IBook 12 Inch |
iBook G4/800 12 inch 256/30/Combo/56K M9164LL/A ... Original price: $1,099
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| G4 PowerBooks 12 Inch |
 PowerBook G4 867MHz/256/40/DVD-CDRW/56K/NIC/BT/12"TFT ... Original price: $1,799
Apple Store - Refurbished $999 .... one year warranty.... Shipping Free. Tax: All states with sales tax
PowerMax - Used... $1,099. .... 90 day warranty .... Shipping $19. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
PowerMax - Refurbished... $1,149.... one year warranty .... Shipping $19. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
PowerMax - Open Box ... $1,099.... one year warranty .... Shipping $19. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
Small Dog - New $1,199 ... one year warranty ... Shipping $25. Tax: VT |
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PowerBook G4/867 12 inch 256/40/Superdrive ... Original price: $1,999
Apple Store - Refurbished $1,199 .... one year warranty.... Shipping Free. Tax: All states with sales tax
PowerMax - Refurbished... $1,249.... one year warranty .... Shipping $19. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
PowerMax - Open Box ... $1,419.... one year warranty .... Shipping $19. Tax: None ...Trade-in Program
Small Dog - Refurbished $1,275 ... one year warranty ... Shipping $25. Tax: VT |
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