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Introduced: September 16, 2003
Terminated: April 19, 2004

Logic Board
Processor:   PowerPC 7447 (G4)
Processor Speed:   1 GHz
PMMU:   Integrated
FPU:   Integrated
Bus Speed:   133 MHz
Data Path:   64-bit
ROM Size:   1 MB
Level 1 Cache:   64K
On Chip Level 2 Cache:   512K
Expansion Slots:   none

Battery:
  • 47-watt-hour lithium-ion battery (with integrated charge indicator LEDs) providing up to 5 hours of battery life
  • 45W power adapter with cable management system
  • Power adapter port


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Memory
RAM Type:   PC2100 DDR SDRAM
RAM Slots:   1
Min - Max RAM:   256 MB - 1.25 GB
Minimum RAM Speed:   266 MHz
Install in groups of:   1
RAM Sizes:   256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
Onboard RAM:   256 MB


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Ports
USB:   2 x USB 2.0
FireWire:   1 x 400-Mbps
Modem:   Built-in 56K V.92 modem (RJ-11 connector)
Ethernet:   Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Video:
  • ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
  • Mini-DVI port
  • VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter
  • S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
AirPort Extreme Ready:
  • Expansion slot for optional 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless networking card (based on 802.11g standard; Wi-Fi Certified for 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability)
  • Built-in Bluetooth 1.1
Audio:  
  • Audio line in (minijack)
  • Headphone out (minijack)
  • Built-in stereo speakers with midrange-enhancing third speaker
  • Internal omnidirectional microphone


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Video
Display:
  • 12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT display
Video memory (SDRAM):
  • NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 graphics processor with AGP 4X support and 32 MB of DDR SDRAM video memory
  • Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 x 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 x 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors
Display Resolution:
  • Support for millions of colors at 1024 x 768-pixel resolution
  • Support for resolution scaling to 800 x 600-pixel and 640 x 480-pixel resolution with millions of colors

Storage
Disk Drive:
  • M9007LL/A:  Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW): reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 10x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
  • M9008LL/A:  SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW): writes DVD-R discs at up to 2x speed, reads DVDs at up to 8x speed, writes CD-R discs at up to 16x speed, writes CD-RW discs at up to 4x speed, reads CDs at up to 24x speed
Internal Hard Drive:
  • 40 GB 4200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 hard drive

Operating System
Addressing Modes:   32-bit
Original OS:   X v10.3 (Panther)

Compatible MacOS:
X v10.3 (Panther)
X v10.4 (Tiger)
X v10.5 (Leopard)


Mac OS X v10.5 (Leopard) requires:
  • Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, or PowerPC G4 (867MHz or faster) processor
  • 512 MB of memory
  • 9 GB of available disk space
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply
  • Some features require Apple's MobileMe (.Mac) service; fees apply

For additional information on operating systems:
See this article

Miscellaneous
Order No.:   M9007LL/A, M9008LL/A

Keyboard/Trackpad:
  • Built-in full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad
  • Solid-state trackpad for precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities
Form Factor:   PowerBook G4 Ai 12"
Dimensions (Inches):   1.18 H x 10.9 W x 8.6 D
Average Weight (lbs):   4.6

Original Price:
  • M9007LL/A:  $1599 US
  • M9008LL/A:  $1799 US

Comments
This model originally included Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD(4)), iSync, iCal, DVD Player, Classic environment, Art Directors Toolkit, EarthLink TotalAccess 2003 (includes 30 days of free service), FileMaker Pro 6 Trial, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Zinio Reader, Developer Tools, and Apple Hardware Test; Mini-DVI to DVI adapter, mini-DVI to VGA adapter; Modem cable, power adapter, AC wall plug, power cord; 90 days of telephone support and a one-year limited warranty.