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literature specifications user users user's guide developer note service source
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T E C H N I C A L L I T E R A T U
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PowerBook 1XX Series | ||||
PowerBook 100 | ||||
PowerBook 140 | ||||
PowerBook 170 | ||||
PowerBook 145 | ||||
PowerBook 160 | ||||
PowerBook 180 | ||||
PowerBook 165c | ||||
PowerBook 145b | ||||
PowerBook 180c | ||||
PowerBook 165 | ||||
PowerBook 150 | ||||
PowerBook Duo Series | ||||
PowerBook Duo 210 | ||||
PowerBook Duo 230 | ||||
PowerBook Duo 250 | ||||
PowerBook Duo 270c | ||||
PowerBook Duo 280 | ||||
PowerBook Duo 280c | ||||
PowerBook Duo 2300c | ||||
PowerBook Duo Dock | ||||
PowerBook Duo Dock II | ||||
PowerBook Duo Dock Plus | ||||
PowerBook Duo MiniDock | ||||
PowerBook 500 Series | ||||
PowerBook 520 | ||||
PowerBook 520c | ||||
PowerBook 540 | ||||
PowerBook 540c | ||||
PowerBook 550c |
User's Guide |
Developer Note |
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PowerBook 190/5300 Series | ||||
PowerBook 190/66 | ||||
PowerBook 190cs/66 | ||||
PowerBook 5300/100 | ||||
PowerBook 5300c/100 | ||||
PowerBook 5300cs/100 | ||||
PowerBook 5300ce/117 | ||||
PowerBook X400 Series | ||||
PowerBook 1400c/117 | ||||
PowerBook 1400cs/117 | ||||
PowerBook 1400c/133 | ||||
PowerBook 3400c/180 | ||||
PowerBook 3400c/200 | ||||
PowerBook 3400c/240 | ||||
PowerBook 2400c/180 | ||||
Powerbook 1400cs/133 | ||||
PowerBook 1400c/166 | ||||
PowerBook 1400cs/166 | ||||
PowerBook 2400c/240 | ||||
PowerBook G3 | ||||
PowerBook G3 | ||||
PowerBook G3 Series (233 MHz/0 cache) | ||||
PowerBook G3 Series (250 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G3 Series (292 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G3 Series (233 MHz/512K cache) |
Developer Note |
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PowerBook G3 Series (266 MHz) |
Developer Note |
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PowerBook G3 Series (300 MHz) |
Developer Note |
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PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard, 333 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard, 400 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook (FireWire, 400 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook (FireWire, 500 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (Titanium) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (400 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (500 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet, 550 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet, 667 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (DVI, 667 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (DVI, 800 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (867 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (1.0 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (Aluminum) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (12" 867 MHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (17" 1.0 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (12" 1.0 GHz, DVI) |
User's Guide |
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PowerBook G4 (15" 1.0 GHz, FW 800) |
User's Guide |
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PowerBook G4 (15" 1.25 GHz) |
User's Guide |
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PowerBook G4 (17" 1.33 GHz) |
User's Guide |
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PowerBook G4 (12" 1.33 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (15" 1.33 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (15" 1.5 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (17" 1.5 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (12" 1.5 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (15" 1.5 GHz, backlit keyboard) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (15" 1.67 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (17" 1.67 GHz) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (15" 1.67 GHz, Double-Layer SD) | ||||
PowerBook G4 (17" 1.67 GHz, Double-Layer SD) |
firmware and software
F I R M W A R E & S O F T W A R E
Firmware | |||
PowerBook Firmware Update 2.7 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 2.3 MB |
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PowerBook Firmware Update 4.1.8 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 7.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 Firmware Update 4.2.9 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 12.8 MB |
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Battery | |||
Aluminum PowerBook Battery Update 1.1 | Disk image | 420 KB |
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Battery Reset 2.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 700 KB |
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Battery Tools 2.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 80 KB |
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Battery Update 1.1 | Disk image | 144 KB |
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Duo Battery Patch 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 28 KB |
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Intelligent Battery Update | MacBinary self-mounting image | 35 KB |
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Ports & Connectivity | |||
Apple Ethernet Speed and Duplex Tool 6.2.1 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 124 KB |
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Apple Modem Update 2.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 1.0 MB |
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Ethernet Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 11.8 MB |
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FireWire 2.2.2 and FireWire 2.3.3 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 3.2 MB |
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G3 Ethernet (Built-In) driver 2.0.4 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 168 KB |
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PB 1400 Floppy Update 1.0.2 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 35 KB |
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PB 1400 HD Updater 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 28 KB |
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PB 1400 ATA Flash 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 39 KB |
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PC Card Software 2.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 714 KB |
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PowerBook 3400 Modem AT Commands & S-Registers | MacBinary self-mounting image | 69 KB |
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PowerBook G3 Series Modem Extension 1.0.2 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 260 KB |
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USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 1.3 MB |
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Video & Graphics | |||
Apple DVD Software Update 1.1 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 3.7 MB |
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ATI Video Software Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 1.1 MB |
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Display Enabler 2.4.1 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 4.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 DVD Player Update | MacBinary self-mounting image | 1.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 Graphics Update 1.0 | Disk image | 2.1 MB |
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PowerBook ZoomedVideo Update 1.3 | MacBinary disk image | 28 KB |
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Optical Drive | |||
PowerBook G3 DVD-ROM Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 388 KB |
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PowerBook G4 Titanium DVD-ROM Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 8.6 MB |
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Slot Combo Drive Update 1.0 | MacBinary disk image | 628 KB |
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SuperDrive Firmware Update 2.0 | Disk image | 7.3 MB |
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Miscellaneous | |||
Apple Remote Access 3.0.1 Client Updater | MacBinary self-mounting image | 172 KB |
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Location Manager 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 477 KB |
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Mac OS ROM Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 1.9 MB |
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Mac OS 7.6.1 Update for PowerBook 3400 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 12.4 MB |
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Password Security 1.0.6 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 75 KB |
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PB 1400 PMU Updater 1.0.1 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 39 KB |
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PowerBook 150 Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 25 KB |
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PowerBook 2300c Update 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 20 KB |
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PowerBook VM Tuner 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 26 KB |
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Sleep Memory Extension 1.0 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 116 KB |
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Trackpad Climate Control 1.1 | MacBinary self-mounting image | 25 KB |
diagnostic utilities
D I A G N O S T I C U T I L I T I E S
Apple Hardware Test 1.2.3 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 8.9 MB |
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Apple Hardware Test 1.2.3 Read Me | Rich Text Document | 12 KB |
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Apple Hardware Test 1.2.3 Error Codes | Portable Document Format | 88 KB |
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Apple Hardware Test 2.5.2 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 12.9 MB |
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Apple Hardware Test 2.5.2 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 40 KB |
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Apple Hardware Test 2.5.2 Error Codes | Portable Document Format | 88 KB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.1.4 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 160.3 MB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.1.4 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 108 KB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.1.5 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 160.4 MB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.1.5 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 108 KB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.5.8 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 209.1 MB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.5.8 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 56 KB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.6.3 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 330.4 MB |
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Apple Service Diagnostic 2.6.3 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 56 KB |
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Blank Board Serializer 3T106 | Stuffed disk image (SITX) | 10.8 MB |
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Blank Board Serializer 3T106 Read Me | Portable Document Format | 16 KB |
product photography
P R O D U C T P H O T O G R A P H Y
PowerBook G3 Series | |||
PowerBook G3 Series — 12-inch screen | CMYK TIFF; 1524 x 1012 @ 120dpi | 1.6 MB |
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PowerBook G3 Series — Box | CMYK TIFF; 491 x 450 @ 72dpi | 168 KB |
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PowerBook G3 Series — "L" | CMYK TIFF; 720 x 720 @ 72dpi | 436 KB |
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PowerBook G3 Series — "V" | CMYK TIFF; 750 x 750 @ 150 dpi | 448 KB |
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PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) | |||
PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) — Open | CMYK EPS; 1753 x 2264 @ 341dpi | 2.6 MB |
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PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze Keyboard) — Skinny | CMYK EPS; 1250 x 3301 @ 300dpi | 2.8 MB |
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PowerBook (FireWire) | |||
PowerBook G3 (FireWire) — Camera | RGB TIFF; 1435 x 706 @ 287dpi | 812 KB |
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PowerBook G3 (FireWire) — Open | RGB TIFF; 1125 x 1180 @ 281dpi | 440 KB |
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PowerBook G4 (Titanium) | |||
PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Front (black) | CMYK EPS; 3000 x 2348 @ 300dpi | 1.1 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Front (image) | CMYK EPS; 3833 x 3000 @ 300dpi | 5.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Front (OS X) | CMYK EPS; 2500 x 1957 @ 300dpi | 1.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Side (closed) | CMYK EPS; 545 x 3000 @ 300dpi | 264 KB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Side (open) | CMYK EPS; 1601 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 152 KB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2001) — Three-quarter | CMYK EPS; 3000 x 2208 @ 300dpi | 784 KB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Cinema Display (left) | CMYK TIFF; 1500 x 1128 @ 300dpi | 2.0 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Cinema Display (right) | CMYK TIFF; 1800 x 1029 @ 300dpi | 1.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Front (DVD Studio Pro) | RGB TIFF; 1340 x 1050 @ 300dpi | 1.6 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Front (Final Cut Pro) | CMYK TIFF; 1500 x 1176 @ 300dpi | 2.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Paris | CMYK TIFF; 2213 x 1357 @ 300dpi | 2.2 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Three-quarter (front) | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1767 @ 300 dpi | 2.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2002) — Three-quarter (rear) | CMYK TIFF; 1500 x 1406 @ 300dpi | 1.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 12-inch) | |||
PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2000 x 826 @ 400dpi | 1.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (iPhoto) | CMYK TIFF; 2262 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 4.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (iTunes, v1) | CMYK TIFF; 2100 x 1659 @ 300dpi | 2.0 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (iTunes, v2) | CMYK TIFF; 1800 x 1193 @ 400dpi | 2.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (OS X) | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1858 @ 300dpi | 2.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (Safari) | CMYK TIFF; 2100 x 1630 @ 300dpi | 2.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Top (w/ 17-inch) | CMYK TIFF; 3000 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 5.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1015 @ 400dpi | 2.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Front (iTunes) | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1800 @ 400dpi | 3.5 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 15-inch) | |||
PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2000 x 826 @ 400dpi | 1.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Three-quarter | CMYK TIFF; 3000 x 2252 @ 300dpi | 5.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Top | CMYK TIFF; 1434 x 900 @ 185dpi | 2.1 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1015 @ 400dpi | 2.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Three-quarter | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1745 @ 400dpi | 3.8 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2005) — Three-quarter | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1745 @ 400dpi | 3.5 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 17-inch) | |||
PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2000 x 826 @ 400dpi | 1.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (Final Cut Pro) | CMYK TIFF; 3040 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 5.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Front (OS X) | CMYK TIFF; 3204 x 2250 @ 300dpi | 4.7 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Side | CMYK TIFF; 3900 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 2.2 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Top | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1601 @ 300dpi | 5.6 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2003) — Top (w/ 12-inch) | CMYK TIFF; 3000 x 1800 @ 300dpi | 5.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Family | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1015 @ 400dpi | 2.4 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Front (Final Cut Pro) | CMYK TIFF; 1766 x 1104 @ 400dpi | 1.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2004) — Front (OS X) | CMYK TIFF; 1574 x 1010 @ 400dpi | 972 KB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2005) — Front (OS X) | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1579 @ 400dpi | 3.8 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (c. 2005) — Front (Sydney) | CMYK TIFF; 2400 x 1500 @ 400dpi | 4.4 MB |
quicktime video and virtual reality
Q U I C K T I M E V I D E O A N D V I R T U A L R E A L I T Y
Introduction videos | |||
PowerBook G4 (Titanium—MacWorld SF 2001) | MOV; 5:06; 240 x 180 @ 10fps | 12 MB |
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12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4 (2003) | MOV; 7:34; 480 x 360 @ 15fps | 51.7 MB |
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Commercials | |||
Steamroller (PowerBook G3 Series) | MOV; 0:30; 318 x 238 @ 24fps | 2.2 MB |
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It May Be (Titanium PowerBook G4) | MOV; 0:30; 480 x 360 @ 24fps | 4.3 MB |
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Presenting (12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4) | MOV; 0:55; 480 x 360 @ 15fps | 6.9 MB |
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It's Enormous (12-inch and 17-inch PowerBook G4) | MOV; 0:30; 480 x 360 @ 15fps | 3.7 MB |
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QuickTime Virtual Reality | |||
PowerBook 3400c | QTVR MOV; 200 x 150 | 540 KB |
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PowerBook G3 ("Kanga") | QTVR MOV; 320 x 198 | 2.7 MB |
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Features (PowerBook G3 Series) | MOV; 1:16; 300 x 199 @ 15fps | 1.9 MB |
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Vertical (G3 Series—Bronze Keyboard; c. 1999) | QTVR MOV; 360 x 480 | 692 KB |
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Vertical (G3 Series—Bronze Keyboard; c. 2000) | QTVR MOV; 360 x 537 | 716 KB |
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PowerBook G3 Series—Bronze Keyboard; c. 2000 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 409 | 3.9 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Titanium)—OS X 10.1 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 529 | 3.3 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Titanium)—OS X 10.2 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 4.3 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 12-inch), January 2003 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 5.3 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 17-inch), January 2003 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 5.1 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 12-inch), April 2003 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 5.3 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 17-inch), April 2003 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 5.1 MB |
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PowerBook G4 (Aluminum, 15-inch), September 2003 | QTVR MOV; 480 x 540 | 5.9 MB |
For downloadable copies of Mac OS, visit Macintosh Garden's Operating System page.
For Mac OS on floppy disks, contact Kevin Rye at Rescue My Classic Mac.
Download the complete PowerBook Information & Resource Archive as a DMG or ZIP file.