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Apple PowerBook G4 1.67 GHz PowerPC G4 Laptop

  • Mac OS X, Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger
  • 80 GB Hard Drive
  • 15.2 in
  • CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD±RW, DVD±RW Dual Layer Drives
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (67 reviews)
 
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    Professional review from

    goodgearguide.com.au

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch)
      by Ross Catanzariti
    • Pros: Lightweight and slim for such a powerful machine, sleek silver finish looks great, responsive and backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi, wide range of ports
    • Cons: Expensive, average battery life
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    Professional review from

    pcanswers.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple PowerBook 15-inch G4
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Stock 512MB of RAM (finally!), Good speed boosts, Backlit keyboard, New scrolling feature on trackpad
    • Cons: Intel machines are faster
    • Comments:
      Amidst the sea of Windows-compatible laptops, the Apple is nothing ifnot distinctive. Still a darling of the publishing industry, Applecomputers have a reputation for ease of use and reliability...
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    Professional review from

    machome.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) 15" PowerBook G4 SuperDrive
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Faster and less expensive than the last rev, 8x SuperDrive, useful new technologies like Bluetooth 2.0, iLife '05 included.
    • Cons: Only modestly faster than the last model.
    • Comments:
      The new PowerBook offers more than just a processor upgrade...
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    Professional review from

    macworld.com

    • First Look: PowerBook G4s
      by Henry Norr
    • Comments:
      The newly revised PowerBook line sports the same look as before. But Henry Norr reports that Apple's pro laptops continue to deliver strong performance while adding several significant technologies under the hood. ...
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    Professional review from

    macworld.com

    • No Big Changes, But Many Small Improvements
      by Henry Norr
    • Pros: Enormous screen; roomy hard drive; improved SuperDrive, trackpad, backlighting, and Bluetooth; advanced port options; reduced price.
    • Cons: Too big and heavy for comfortable travel.
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    Professional review from

    macworld.com

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Screen improvements mean better value with latest laptops
      by Henry Norr
    • Pros: Classic design; complete feature set; huge screen, now with higher resolution; huge hard drive.
    • Cons: No increase in performance; higher resolution may make on-screen objects too small for some users; large size can be a problem in some situations.
    • Comments:
      The latest improvements to the PowerBook line are hardly revolutionary, but they're all welcome. If you can afford it and don't mind its size, the 17-inch model remains the best portable computer money can buy. ...
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    Professional review from

    pocket-lint.co.uk

     

    Professional review from

    maxpc.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 4 star(s) Apple Powerbook G4 17-inch
      by Computer Arts 92
    • Pros: It really can replace a desktop machine, Great video options, Superb aspect ratio
    • Cons: Limited battery life, It's very big, Sluggish SuperDrive
    • Comments:
      Can Apple's largest PowerBook pass itself off as a portable computer?...
     

    Professional review from

    zdnet.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 4.2 star(s) Apple 15in. PowerBook G4
      by Online Shopper
    • Pros: Bluetooth enabled, Easy setup, Excellent keyboard and mouse, Innovative MediaPad, Stylish., Thin and light, Big wide-screen display, Backlit keyboard, Integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi networking, Includes DVI and analogue outputs.
    • Cons: Extremely expensive, MediaPad is a bit awkward to hold and use., Shorter battery life than predecessor, Runs hot, Free phone support lasts only 90 days.
    • Comments:
      The aluminium 15in. PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk. ...
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    Professional review from

    zdnet.co.uk

    • Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Apple PowerBook G4
      by Charles Mclellan
    • Pros: Good price, Fast at running both mainstream and content-creation-type applications.
    • Cons: Bulky and heavy, Moderate 3D graphics performance.
    • Comments:
      With its good looks, light weight, features, and performance, the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 has it all. If price is no object, this is a compelling alternative to just about any Windows notebook or even a desktop PC. ...
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