This article comprises the technical specifications for the PowerBook (FireWire) computer.

Processor and memory

• 400- or 500-MHz PowerPC G3 processor
• 1MB backside level 2 cache on processor module; 160- or 200-MHz dedicated 64-bit backside bus
• 100-MHz system bus
• Integrated floating-point unit and 64K on-chip level 1 cache (32K data and 32K instruction)
• 64MB or 128MB of PC100 SDRAM (3.3-volt, unbuffered, low-power, 64-bit-wide, 144-pin, running at 100 MHz); two SO-DIMM slots support up to 512MB

• Internal 6GB, 12GB, or 18GB Ultra ATA/66 hard disk drive (18GB drive available in build-to-order computers)
• 6x-speed (maximum) DVD-ROM drive for use in expansion bay; reads DVD-ROM, and DVD-Video; reads CD-ROM discs at up to 24x speed

• Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
• Built-in 56K V.90 modem (RJ-11 connector)*
• Optional 11-Mbps AirPort wireless networking card (IEEE 802.11 DSSS compliant)
• Infrared technology port (4-Mbps IrDA)

• Two 400-Mbps FireWire (IEEE 1394) ports
• Two 12-Mbps Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
• Hot-swappable expansion bay for DVD-ROM drive or third-party storage solutions such as Zip, SuperDisk, and hard disk drives
• One PC Card and CardBus slot

-Support for a Zoomed Video PC Card

Video and graphics support

• 8MB of SDRAM video memory supports millions of colors on external monitors up to 21 inches
• Built-in 2D/3D graphics acceleration through an integrated ATI RAGE Mobility 128 video controller with AGP 2X
• 24-bit video output port (VGA-style connector)
• S-video output port

• 14.1-inch (diagonal) built-in TFT XGA active-matrix display

-Supports resolution scaling to 640- by 480-pixel or 800- by 600-pixel resolution

Sound

• 16-bit CD-quality stereo input/output
• Two built-in stereo speakers
• Internal omnidirectional microphone

• 50-watt-hour lithium-ion battery

• Power adapter port

• Kensington cable lock slot
• Keyboard lock

• Built-in full-size keyboard with 76 (U.S.) or 77 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys, 4 arrow keys (inverted "Tarrangement), and embedded keypad

• Solid-state Apple trackpad provides precise cursor control; supports tap, double-tap, and drag capabilities

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz

• Operating temperature: 50 to 95F (10 to 35C)
• Storage temperature: -40 to 116F (-40 to 47C)
• Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048 m)
• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet (4,572 m)
• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet (10,668 m)

• Width: 10.4 inches (26.4 cm)
• Height: 12.7 inches (32.3 cm)
• Depth: 1.7 inches (4.3 cm)
• Weight: 6.1 pounds (2.8 kg) with DVD-ROM drive and battery installed; 5.7 pounds (2.6 kg) with battery and weight-saving module installed (weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process)

Note: Wireless Internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet Access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.