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As Reviewed: $1,699.00 Similar Model Starting at: $387.99 |
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As Reviewed: $1,799.00 Similar Model Starting at: $387.99 | $1,678.95 to $1,799.99 |
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| Release date | October 19, 2005 | September 16, 2003 | September 18, 2003 | October 24, 2011 |
| The Bottom Line | Though pricier than the 12-inch iBook G4 and some comparable PC laptops, the 12-inch PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software, and killer design will overjoy intermediate and advanced mobile users. | The aluminum 15-inch PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk. | Apple's petite PowerBook gets a boost of power and a few new features. Pound for pound, it's the best PowerBook. | A MacBook Pro is a significant investment, especially when adding in optional upgrades. Cost aside, there's not a better choice (there are, however, some close ties) for an all-around powerhouse that will work in the home, the office, and in between. |
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| System Type | Notebook | Notebook | Notebook | Notebook |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.9 in x 8.6 in x 1.2 in | 13.7 in x 9.5 in x 1.1 in | 10.9 in x 8.6 in x 1.2 in | 14.3 in x 9.8 in x 0.9 in |
| Operating System | Apple MacOS X 10.4 | Apple MacOS X 10.3 | Apple MacOS X 10.3 | Apple Mac OS X Lion |
| Processor | Motorola PowerPC G4 1.5 GHz / 512 KB Cache | Motorola PowerPC G4 1.25 GHz / 512 KB Cache | Motorola PowerPC G4 1 GHz / 512 KB Cache | Intel 2nd Gen Core i7 2.2 GHz / 6 MB Cache |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs | 5.5 lbs | 4.6 lbs | 5.5 lbs |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR SDRAM | 512 MB DDR SDRAM | 256 MB DDR SDRAM | 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 80 GB HDD / 5400 rpm | 80 GB HDD | 40 GB HDD | 500 GB / 5400 rpm HDD |
| Optical Drive | DVD-Writer | DVD-Writer | DVD-Writer | DVD-Writer DL |
| Display | 12.1 in 1024 x 768 / XGA | 15.2 in 1280 x 854 / WXGA | 12.1 in 1024 x 768 / XGA | 15.4 in LED backlight 1440 x 900 / WXGA+ |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 - 64 MB DDR SDRAM | ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 - 64 MB DDR SDRAM | NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 - 32 MB DDR SDRAM | AMD Radeon HD 6750M / Intel HD Graphics 3000 - 512 MB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Networking | 802.11b/g , 10/100 Ethernet , Fax / modem Bluetooth | 802.11b/g , Gigabit Ethernet , Fax / modem Bluetooth | Bluetooth , 10/100 Ethernet , Fax / modem | 802.11n , Gigabit Ethernet , None Bluetooth 2.1 EDR |
| Battery | up to 5 hour(s) | up to 4.5 hour(s) | up to 5 hour(s) | up to 7 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | Pricing not available | Pricing not available | This product is no longer available. See other notebooks from Apple. | |
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