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Apple PowerBook G4 12.1 in. (0718908426234) Mac Notebook

Apple PowerBook G4 12.1 in. (0718908426234) Mac Notebook

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  • HDD Size: 40 GB
  • Processor: PowerPC G4 867 MHz
  • Family Line: PowerBook G4
  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X
  • Installed Memory: 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
  • Display: 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
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14

*gotta love the miniPB*

byivy-rose Aug 5, 2003
24 Helpfuls 25 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros small size
Cons fragile casing
Recommended it? Yes

Let me first preface this review with my experience with Apple. I've been using Macs for about the past six years. I've gone through the 2nd generation 20 GB iPod, 3rd generation 15 GB iPod, PowerMac G3, PowerMac G4, PowerBook G3, iBook G3 and now this PowerBook G4. It was bought as a replacement... Read full review »

1

Simply in a class by itself.

byblackguard Jul 9, 2003
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 7 Comments
Pros elegant design, great keyboard, included optical drive unlike other 12" notebooks
Cons runs hot, no USB 2.0, analog only external monitor port
Recommended it? Yes

Motivation, or Why I Gave Up and Loved the Machine

Prior to purchasing this PowerBook, I owned a dual AMD Athlon super PC that I had lovingly put together over the course of the past year. It had as cutting edge parts as I could afford and ran even the most arduous tasks - complex 3D... Read full review »

2

G4 Powerbook - a design icon

byas888 Apr 9, 2003
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 15 Comments
Pros Nice design. Well constructed. Fast. Excellent operating system.
Cons Gets a little warm. Battery life limited to 3.5 hours
Recommended it? Yes

This is the best notebook computer I have ever used. I purchased it after looking at a number of ultra portable computer like the Dell X200, Sony Vaio and Toshiba Portege series. I had little intention of switching operating platforms when I first started looking at notebooks. The Apple won on pure... Read full review »

9

Don't knife the Mac....

byelizaf Feb 3, 2004
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros light, bueatiful casing, bluetooth, fabulous graphics, mucic management software and...
Cons Case scratches, not the cheapest laptop on the market. More software available for PC...
Recommended it? Yes

Hahaha, finally all the years of trailing around as "the friend", "the houseguest", "the girlfriend" and now "the fiancee" of 'him indoors' has finally paid off as the boy has come good. His latest technical contract is with a graphic design company that issues all its employees with Apple... Read full review »

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A Superb, No Compromise Notebook for the Traveler

byabolinger Jul 19, 2003
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Compact, full featured, no compromises notebook.
Cons Wireless card not included, but can get thrown in free.
Recommended it? Yes

For the longest time, I've been searching for a laptop computer that's not a compromise. There are no compromises with Apple's PowerBook line, in my humble opinion.

What comes in the box
The box the PowerBook is a small black box. It is solidly packed and there is no wiggling or... Read full review »

1

Flawless little workhorse

bykrsb-tv Jul 9, 2003
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Rugged, light, great for use on airlines.
Cons After 4 months, NONE!
Recommended it? Yes

In early March, I special ordered a 12 inch Powerbook from Apple for a trip overseas in order to cover the war with Iraq. I'm a freelance producer and I wanted to be able to edit my video on location. I selected the 12 inch PowerBook because I needed something lightweight but durable and small... Read full review »

10

The G4 iBook ?

bytechnolicious Mar 2, 2003
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 44 Comments
Pros nice performance compared to other 12" laptops, sturdy, lighter than the iBook
Cons AirPort range and battery life not *quite* as awesome as iBook's.
Recommended it? Yes

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I used to have an 800Mhz iBook, which I sold on ebay to get a PowerBook G4. Since I'm sure that many people are curious how the new 12.1" PowerBooks compare to the 800Mhz iBooks,... Read full review »

10

Awsome Apple PowerBook G4

byjustin3680 Aug 5, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros light, magnificent graphics, awesome design, full featured
Cons Case scratches, not the cheap, no USB 2.0
Recommended it? Yes

Apple should pat themselves on their back. Everything about this laptop makes it awesome to look at, not only the design but also the excellence they put into the packaging it. Then there is the easy to read and understand Getting Started Guide. Which makes the set up a walk in the park. Now for me... Read full review »

4

Potent Portable, small enough to carry, large enough to use

byiantgreat Aug 28, 2004
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 2 Comments
Pros Light weight, Speed, Compactness
Cons heat (with os x 10.2) lack of usb 2.0 (revised on later versions)
Recommended it? Yes

I've owned numerous Macs, and laptops over the years. I started out with a second hand PowerBook 180 in 1997, and had numerous PowerBooks and iBooks over the years, but nothing seemed to have that same charm of being small enough to carry, but large enough to actually be usable when you get where... Read full review »

19

One of the best investments I've made in a while.

bybsuk Apr 15, 2003
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 1 Comment
Pros Sweet design. Good performance. Great overall package.
Cons Scratches easily. Not enough games. No CardBus.
Recommended it? Yes

So I'm looking for a laptop since as a computer science student, being able to program on the move is an incredible asset. Up until now, Apple computers have never really been a viable option. Overpriced, little compatibility, weird operating system to get used to. But then Apple released OSX... Read full review »

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