PowerBook G4 1.67 15" (DLSD/HR - Al) Specs (15-Inch DL SD, M9969LL/A, PowerBook5,8, A1138, 2076): EveryMac.com

Apple PowerBook G4 1.67 15" (DLSD/HR - Al) Specs

Identifiers: 15-Inch DL SD - M9969LL/A - PowerBook5,8 - A1138 - 2076

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Apple PowerBook G4 15-Inch 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.

Also see: What are the differences between the 12-Inch, 15-Inch, and 17-Inch "Double Layer SuperDrive/High-Resolution" PowerBook G4 models?

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.

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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.

Processors:

Geekbench 2:

843

Details:

This model only is compatible with the 32-bit Geekbench 2 benchmark. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit Geekbench 2 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, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

1.67 GHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 7447a* (G4)

Details:

*Apple's original developer technical specs and its original internal engineering documentation stated that this model has a PowerPC 7447a processor. However, some EveryMac.com readers passionately believe that some models have a PowerPC 7447b or PowerPC 7448 processor. Perhaps there are different processors in different systems.

Processor Upgrade:

Soldered

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

167 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

1.67 GHz (Built-in)

Details:

N/A

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 GB

Details:

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this PowerBook G4.

In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells memory and other upgrades for this PowerBook G4.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

N/A

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.

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 Storage:

80 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

5400 RPM

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?

Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this PowerBook G4.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

2.5" (12.5 mm)

Storage Interface:

Ultra ATA/100

Details:

This model supports a single Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 2.5" hard drive or SSD that is up to 12.5 mm thick.

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

Details:

N/A

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.

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"

Details:

Apple Order No:

M9969LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

15-Inch DL SD

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

A1138 (EMC 2076)

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 2076 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 Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment provided with Mac OS X 10.4.11 "Tiger" and lower ("Classic" is not supported starting with Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard"). It cannot boot into Mac OS 9.

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):

US$1999

Est. Current Retail:

US$75-US$150

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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Video (Monitor):

1 (DVI*)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

VGA capable with provided DVI-to-VGA adapter.

*Dual-link DVI on DLSD/HR model.

Also see: What is a "DVI" port? Which PowerBook G4 models have DVI ports? Which do not?

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (2.0)

Firewire:

1 (400), 1 (800)

Details:

Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port and one Firewire "800" port.

Modem:

1 (RJ-11)

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

Internal card provides 56k v.92 modem and 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet. AirPort Extreme (802.11g) and Blueooth 2.0+EDR standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

Details:

*Also supports composite with included adapter.

Microphone:

1 (Internal)

Sound In:

Details:

Internal omnidirectional microphone. Single 16-bit stereo sound input minijack (combined analog and optical line-in).

Sound Out:

Headphone:

None

Details:

Single 16-bit stereo sound output minijack (combined analog and optical line-out) also can be used with headphones.

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

N/A

Power Adapter:

Details:

100V-240V AC, 65 W power adapter.

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