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Reviews of the Apple PowerBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1GHz, 256MB RAM, 60GB HDD, MacOS X 10.3)

  • 8.2

    CNET Review

    June 20, 2003

    The Good: Faster processor and graphics chip than previous model; gorgeous design; beautiful 15.2-inch screen; good battery life.

    The Bad: Expensive; lacks expansion bay; weak standard warranty.

    The Bottom Line: If price is no object, the Apple PowerBook G4 can replace just about any Windows notebook or even a desktop PC.

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  • 8.4

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 17, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 93555 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    pcanswers.co.uk

    Review Summary: Excellent machines, but not as good as the new Intel models

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  • 10

    tech.co.uk

    Review Summary: PowerBooks are always superb, but performance isn't as good as the Intel machines

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: There are two 15-inch PowerBooks on the market. We went for the 'cheaper' model, which still works out as rather pricey considering that you only get a 60Gb hard drive, 256Mb of RAM and a combined DVD and CD drive that will only burn CDs. Upgrading to the

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: M8980LL/A

General

  • Recommended Use Small business, Education
  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
  • Width 13.7 in
  • Depth 9.5 in
  • Height 1.1 in
  • Weight 5.5 lbs
  • Localization English / United States
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
  • Wireless capabilities Bluetooth

Processor

  • Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1 GHz
  • Data bus speed 167 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 512 KB

RAM

  • Installed Size 256 MB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2700

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
  • Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
  • Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 60 GB
  • Storage Removable None - None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 15.2 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 854 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes
  • Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 AGP 4x
  • Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 64 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth
  • Networking features AirPort Extreme ready
  • Networking standards Bluetooth 1.1

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x AirPort Extreme
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Display / video - Composite video output, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included Modem cable, DVI-VGA adapter, S-Video - composite adapter
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 65 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 1 (max)
  • Battery capacity 46 Wh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.3
  • Software Apple iPhoto, GraphicConverter, EarthLink TotalAccess, Apple Sherlock, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iSync, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Art Directors Toolkit, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iChat, Apple DVD Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, OmniOutliner, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive, FAXstf, Apple iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple iDVD, OmniGraffle, Drivers & Utilities, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition

Environmental Standards

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008) 4.1

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