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A review by tricetp on Apple PowerBook G4 - PPC G4 1.33 GHz - 17" TFT July 12th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Speed
Fast
Look & Feel
Excellent
Comfort & Portability
Excellent
Robustness & Durability
Excellent
Value For Money
Good
Advantages:
Fantastic looking, powerfull, good price and high quality
Disadvantages:
Only 64mb graphics - low ram
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I recently purchased the new powerbook and have been very impressed with it. You cannot help to be impressed with it even from opening the box it comes in. The first impressions are of a sleak, thin and beautifully designed piece of kit. The good impressions have stayed with me since powering the laptop up, the software Mac os 10.3 is very easy to use yet very powerfull and and included bundle of ilife 2004 inludes most tools needed to enjoy the computer. The range of features is as good as any PC laptop inluding bluetooth, and fast wifi as well as a full compliment of ports inluding firewire 800mps. Battery life is very impressive and watching DVDs on the 15 inch widescreen is a treat. The included 256mb ram is somewhat low though and really needs upgrading to get the full use of the high spec.
Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
Width: 39.2 cm
Depth: 25.9 cm
Height: 2.6 cm
Weight: 3.1 kg
Localisation: English / United Kingdom
Processor
Processor: PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
Data Bus Speed: 167 MHz
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Installed Size: 512 KB
Ram
Installed Size: 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC2700
Storage controller
Type: IDE
Storage
Hard Drive: 80 GB - 4200 rpm
Optical storage
Type: CD-RW / DVD-R - integrated
Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed: 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed: 4x
Display
Display Type: 17" TFT
Max Resolution: 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
Widescreen Display: Yes
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor: ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 AGP 4x
Video Memory: DDR SDRAM - 64 MB
Audio
Audio Output: Sound card
Audio Input: Microphone
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, trackpad
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 1.1, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Manufacturer's product description
The new PowerBook family gives you power in a choice of three ultrafast portables. Whether you prefer the ultra-compact 12-inch model, the coveted 15-inch powerhouse, or the stunning 17-inch beauty, every new PowerBook G4 is loaded with advanced capabilities. Housed in a sleek, lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, the PowerBook G4 is resistant to stains and scratches. It's also perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing. And whatever your notebook needs or desires are, you can be sure there's a PowerBook G4 that's perfect for you. Starting at just 4.6 pounds, the three new PowerBook G4 models are light enough to carry around all day. And thanks to the PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, every PowerBook packs a tremendous punch for doing everything from crunching numbers to editing video and designing show-stopping presentations. You'll marvel at the way Apple has fitted the supersharp high-resolution TFT XGA active-matrix display into such a remarkably compact frame. To see it is to feel the strong stirrings of technolust.
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
2 memory
1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II
Interfaces:
1 x display / video - VGA
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Software: Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Acrobat Reader, FAXstf, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iPhoto, GraphicConverter, OmniOutliner, OmniGraffle, Apple iMovie, EarthLink TotalAccess, Apple iChat, Apple iCal, Apple iDVD, Art Directors Toolkit, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive, Apple DVD Player, Apple iSync, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple Sherlock, FileMaker Pro 6 (Trial)
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