The PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (Double Layer SuperDrive/High-Resolution) features a 1.67 GHz PowerPC 7447a (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k on chip level 2 cache, 512 MB of PC2-4200 DDR SDRAM, an 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive (5400 RPM), a slot-loading 2.4X dual-layer "SuperDrive", a Firewire "400" and "800" port, built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and AirPort Extreme (802.11g), and ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (4X AGP) graphics with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM in an attractive aluminum alloy case with a 15" widescreen TFT display (1440x960 native resolution). Custom configurations also were available.
The PowerBook G4/1.67 15" (DLSD/HR) is quite similar to the PowerBook G4/1.67 15" that it replaced, but is equipped with a revised logicboard that uses faster RAM, and also has a higher-resolution display (approximately 26% more viewable area) and a dual-layer SuperDrive. The DLSD/High-Res model additionally provides an extra hour of battery life.
| Introduction Date: | October 19, 2005 | Discontinued Date: | January 10, 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.
On January 10, 2006, Apple introduced the MacBook Pro, designed to replace the PowerBook G4. However, Apple continued to sell this model until February 22, 2006, when supplies were exhausted.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2005. |
| Processor Speed: | 1.67 GHz | Processor Type: | PowerPC 7447a (G4) |
| Details: | The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. |
| Processors: | 1 | Geekbench: | 850* |
| Details: | *This number is an average of Geekbench 2 results as submitted to the Geekbench website for the stock configuration. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary widely, but an average nevertheless can be useful to get a general idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the PowerBook5,8 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Upgrade: | Soldered | FPU: | Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: | 167 MHz | Cache Bus Speed: | 1.67 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: | PC2-4200 DDR SDRAM | Min. RAM Speed: | 333 MHz |
| Details: | Supports two 200-pin PC2-4200 DDR 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: | 512 MB | Maximum RAM: | 2.0 GB |
| Details: | Site sponsor Other World Computing sells PowerBook G4 memory, as well as hard drives, batteries, carrying cases, and accessories.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 2 |
| Video Card: | Mobility Radeon 9700 | VRAM Type: | DDR SDRAM |
| Details: | ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (4X AGP) with 128 MB of DDR SDRAM and dual-link DVI capabilities.
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: | 128 MB | Maximum VRAM: | 128 MB |
| Details: | The video cannot be upgraded. |
| Built-in Display: | 15.0" Widescreen | Native Resolution: | 1440x960 |
| Details: | 15.0" TFT widescreen active-matrix display with a 1440 by 960 native resolution. Apple reports that it also supports 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 768, 1024 by 640, 800 by 600, 800 by 500, 720 by 480 and 640 by 480 pixels at 3:2 aspect ratio; [and] 1024 by 768, 800 by 600 and 640 by 480 pixels at 4:3 aspect ratio; 1280 by 800, 1152 by 720, 1024 by 640, and 800 by 500 pixels at 16:9 aspect ratio.
Site sponsor Mission Repair offers free diagnosis of PowerBook G4 hardware problems and a 24-hour repair service for this PowerBook G4. Display repacement, keyboard replacement, a hard drive upgrade service, and more are provided. |
| 2nd Display Support: | Dual/Mirroring | 2nd Max. Resolution: | 2560x1600 |
| Details: | The maximum resolution supported on an external display is 2560x1600 at millions of colors. |
| Standard Hard Drive: | 80 GB (5400 RPM) | Int. HD Interface: | Ultra ATA/100 |
| Details: | Hard drive includes "Sudden Motion Sensor" technlogy that stops the hard drive heads from moving if the notebook is dropped.
Also see: How do you replace or upgrade the hard drive in the PowerBook G4 models? |
| Standard Optical: | 2.4X DL "SuperDrive" | Standard Disk: | None |
| Details: | Apple reports that the slot-loading dual layer DVD±RW/CD-RW "SuperDrive" is capable of writing dual layer DVD+R at 2.4X, writing DVD+R/-R at 8X, writing DVD-RW/+RW at 4X, reading DVD DL at 6X, reading DVD at 8X, writing CD-R at 24X, writing CD-RW at 16X, 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: | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Standard AirPort: | 802.11b/g (Standard) | Standard Bluetooth: | 2.0+EDR |
| Details: | Internal AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR pre-installed.
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), 1 (800) |
| Details: | Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port and one Firewire "800" 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 "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 15" |
| Apple Order No: | M9969LL/A | Apple Subfamily: | 15-Inch 1.67/1.5 |
| Details: | The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: | A1138 (EMC N/A) | Model ID: | PowerBook5,8 |
| Details: | Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1138 Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the PowerBook5,8 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: | 50 W h LiIon | Battery Life: | 5.5 Hours |
| Details: | 5.5 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 10.4.2 | Maximum MacOS: | X 10.5.8 |
| Details: | 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: | 1.1 x 13.7 x 9.5 | Avg. Weight: | 5.6 lbs (2.5 kg) |
| Details: | In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (2.8 cm, 34.8 cm, 24.1 cm). |
| Original Price: | US$1999 | Est. Current Retail: | US$600-US$750 |
| 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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