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Apple PowerBook G4

 
Description: Model ID M9689ZH/A / Apple PowerBook G4 - PPC G4 1.67 GHz - RAM 512 MB - HDD 100 GB - DVD±RW - Mobility Radeon 9700 - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g, Bluetooth - MacOS X 10.3 - 17" Widescreen TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) / A study in power and functionality, packaged in a thin ... more
Apple PowerBook G4 ... and light enclosure that's a pleasure to open in public. The new family of PowerBook G4 notebooks introduces higher-resolution displays, longer battery life and a host of features that keep it high on the wish list of every pro. And with new low prices, your wish is more affordable than ever before.

How to choose? If you're the kind that takes your notebook everywhere, you'll appreciate the ultra trim, ultralight 12-inch PowerBook. Portability meets power in the 15-inch model, with a faster processor, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, optical digital audio and a new display that boasts a resolution of 1440 by 960 gorgeous pixels. Of course, the gotta-have notebook for the pro on the go is the head-turning 17-inch PowerBook. With all the features of the 15-inch and then some, its brilliant new 1680-by-1050-pixel display and capacious hard drive will make you wonder why you need another computer back at the office.

Newest Review: ... see the present laptop market than many of the products has 128 Mb graphics memory and they are doing well in general ... more

 ... application field and gaming environment also. So it is good feature available in this type laptop. I am taking more interest to reviewing this product because Apple had provided such kind of featured laptop in that time when peoples were considering to buy desktop due to higher laptop prices. Now the all important feature we have discussed, and other common featured I think the maximum what Apple can provide...they have provided..The laptop was the king of its era....more

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Price Comparison for Apple PowerBook G4

2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12M9690CH/A - 4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

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2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12" -4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

BTI Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12M9007B/A - 4000mAh
4000mAh Li - ion 11.1V - Brand new Battery manufactured by BTI ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 82.16
£ 10.29

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2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12M9690X/A - 4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12"M8760LL/A - 4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12"M9691LL/A - 4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

2-Power Battery for Apple PowerBook G4 12M8760S/A - 4400mAh
4400mAh Li - ion 10.8V - Brand new Battery manufactured by 2 - ...
Last Update 02.12.2008 19:30
£ 58.08
£ 4.47

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jamesontheroad
Premium Review Apple PowerBook G4: I'm keeping it until Apple build another 12" (208 words)
by jamesontheroad - written on 13/03/08 (Useful, 20 readings)
Rating:

The 12" Powerbook G4 is, my mind, a phenomenal little laptop, and until Apple goes to the trouble of designing and building a Macbook Pro with a 12" screen, I'm not going to be upgrading. No longer in production, the 12" Powerbook could probably be found for a good price second hand. I've used mine for academic work - typing essays, papers etc and frequent graphical work in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc. It's true that compared with modern computers, the processor is now outclassed, and I generally try to keep my high-end graphics work to other machines, but as a day to day laptop the Powerbook is superb. Don't be fooled by ...

beedubblyer
Crowned Review Twelve Inches of Portable Computing Sex (1286 words)
by beedubblyer - written on 10/12/03 (Very useful, 651 readings)
Rating:

There are two types of people in this world - those who love Apple Macs, and those who are wrong. i jest, of course. Mac devotees love being part of a select group as much as PC users find Mac-people cliquey and, for all i know, snobbish. If you ask me, we Mac-ophiles have plenty to be snobbish about, but we'll come to that shortly... GORGEOUS Macs tend to be things of beauty, and the G4 PowerBook range is no exception. The 12" model shares the sleek "Titanium" appearance of its larger relatives (the aluminium casing is tough, light, and an effective radiator for the heat the machine generates), but packs the same power into ...

gemsarchitect
Premium Review Apple PowerBook G4: King of its era (565 words)
by gemsarchitect - written on 06/10/08 (Very useful, 134 readings)
Rating:

Why it is called PowerBook? Is there any super power in this laptop? Lets have a deep discuss about this PowerBook and we will explore about it power. Actually it has a power of budget laptop, not a configuration power, because it has low configured budget notebook. If we are planning to go for 17" notebook but in reasonable price than we can consider it. Now I will enter in deep about the available features and its performance strategy. Generally it is out dated notebook and in present aspects it is more or less not suitable with latest applications but as a look and feel we can consider it with cheap priced 17" screen notebook. *** Now I am ...

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  80%
Ease of use:  90% Installation:  85%
Battery life:  75% Features:  80%
 

Technical Details for Apple PowerBook G4

Product DescriptionApple PowerBook G4 - PPC G4 1.67 GHz - 17" TFT
Dimensions (WxDxH)39.2 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight3.1 kg
System TypeNotebook
Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
ProcessorPowerPC G4 1.67 GHz
Cache Memory512 KB - L2 Cache
RAM512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz - PC2700
Hard Drive100 GB - 5400 rpm
Optical StorageDVD±RW - integrated
Display17" TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Graphics ControllerATI Mobility Radeon 9700 - 128 MB
Audio OutputSound card
TelecomFax / modem - 56 Kbps
NetworkingNetwork adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Input DeviceKeyboard, trackpad
PowerAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
BatteryLithium Ion
Run Time (Up To)4.5 hour(s)
Operating SystemApple MacOS X 10.3
Environmental StandardsEPA Energy Star
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty

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