PowerBook G4(17-inch Double-Layer SD)

Higher-resolution displays. Longer battery life.

2005.10Mac OS X 10.4 ~ Mac OS X 10.5

Background

Introduced in October 2005, the PowerBook G4 (DL-SD) would be the last Apple portable machine to carry the PowerBook name, and was an odd upgrade: though it included faster RAM, higher screen resolution, and a dual layer SuperDrive, the processor speed was left alone, most likely because a faster G4 processor would have run too hot. The PowerBook G4 (DL-SD) was available in two configurations: the 15.2" model was $1999 U.S. and the 17.1" model was $2499 U.S. The 12.1" model was not upgraded.

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Key Specs

Display17" TFT
ChipPowerPC 7447B (G4)
Memory256MB / 2.0GB
Storage120GB
Battery58Wh
Weight3.1kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date2005.10
OS SupportMac OS X 10.4 ~ Mac OS X 10.5
Unlock MethodKensington lock slot

Chip & Storage

ChipPowerPC 7447B (G4)(-)
Memory256MB / 2.0GB
Storage120GB

Display

Screen Size17"
Screen TypeTFT
Resolution1440 × 900
PPI106

Camera & Audio

KeyboardFull-size keyboard (78 U.S. or 79 ISO keys, 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys, embedded numeric keypad, with ambient light sensor)

Connectivity & Expansion

Wi-FiBuilt-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11b/g)
BluetoothBuilt-in Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR

Body & Dimensions

Width392 mm
Height259 mm
Thickness26 mm
Weight3.1kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDPowerBook5,9
Mold ModelA1139