(EMC 2030) is the final and fastest iteration of the 12-inch "Aluminum" PowerBook series, released in January 2005. Known for its ultracompact design, it was popular among creative professionals and students who needed a full-featured laptop in a small form factor.
Key Specifications
Processor: 1.5 GHz PowerPC G4 (7447B) with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine".
Display: 12.1-inch TFT Active-Matrix XGA display with a native resolution of
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Memory: Standard 512 MB of DDR SDRAM, expandable to a maximum of 1.25 GB.
Storage: Originally shipped with a 60 GB or 80 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drive. Many modern used units are upgraded with 128 GB SSDs.
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM.
Optical Drive: Choice of a slot-loading Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW).
Connectivity: Includes AirPort Extreme (802.11g), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 10/100 Ethernet, one FireWire 400 port, and two USB 2.0 ports.
Performance and Compatibility
Operating System: Originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.3 "Panther" or 10.4 "Tiger". It can run up to Mac OS X 10.5.8 "Leopard".
Classic Environment: Supports Mac OS 9 applications through the "Classic" environment on OS X 10.4.11 and lower; however, it cannot boot directly into Mac OS 9.
Design: Features a 1.18-inch thick anodized aluminum case, weighing approximately 4.6 pounds.
