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 Power Mac G5 (2003)
From $1,999
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 PowerBook G4 (17-inch)
From $3,299
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| Overview | ||
| Released | Aug 1, 2003 | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Launch price | $1,999 | $3,299 |
| Chip | PowerPC G5 (970), 1.6 to dual 2.0 GHz | PowerPC G4 (7451), 1 GHz |
| Status | Vintage | Vintage |
| Display | ||
| Size | - | 17-inch |
| Type | - | Active-matrix color TFT |
| Resolution | - | 1440 x 900 |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | PowerPC G5 (970), 1.6 GHz single to dual 2.0 GHz | PowerPC G4 (7451), 1 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit | - |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 256 or 512 MB DDR SDRAM, expandable to 8 GB | 512 MB, expandable to 1 GB |
| Storage options | 80 or 160 GB Serial ATA, 7200 rpm | 60 GB hard drive |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | - | AirPort Extreme (802.11g) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 51.1 x 20.6 x 47.5 cm (20.1 x 8.1 x 18.7 in) | - |
| Weight | 17.8 kg (39.2 lb) | 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | Mac OS X 10.2.7 Jaguar | Mac OS X 10.2.3 |
| Latest supported OS | Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard | - |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra, GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL, or ATI Radeon 9600 Pro / 9800 Pro | - |
| Expansion | ||
| Slots | Three PCI or PCI-X slots and one AGP 8x Pro slot | - |
| Availability | ||
| Announced | June 23, 2003 | - |
| Released | August 1, 2003 | - |
| Discontinued | June 9, 2004 | - |
| Launch price | $1,999 | - |
| Colors | ||
| Finishes | Aluminum | - |
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