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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (718908429945) Mac Notebook

Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (718908429945) Mac Notebook

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  • HDD Size: 60 GB
  • Processor: PowerPC G4 1 GHz
  • Family Line: PowerBook G4
  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X
  • Installed Memory: 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
  • Display: 17 in. TFT Active Matrix
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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (718908429945) Mac Notebook

Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from Microsoft Office to Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop. It also connects to just about anything, from wireless networks to digital cameras and the stunning Apple Cinema Display. Truly a study in contrasts, the PowerBook G4 gives you a gorgeous wide screen and up to 5 hours of battery life in an unrivaled 1-inch-thin titanium design that weighs as little as 5.4 pounds.??With a PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine for an extra performance boost - the PowerBook G4 is a truly powerful and portable computer. For superior performance in graphic design work, DVD movie playback, and 3D gaming, the PowerBook G4 features the ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics processor with up to 64MB of DDR SDRAM. Complementing this performance platform is Mac OS X - a super modern operating system that combines the power ...

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Amazing desktop replacement

byopenroad Dec 1, 2003
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Fast, stylish and attractive, gorgeous screen, powerful enough to function as a desktop...
Cons Expensive, scratches easily, on the large side for true "laptop" use.
Recommended it? Yes

System Specs

Processor: 1GHZ PowerPC
Ram: 512MB
Display: 17" (1440 x 900)
Hard Drive: 60GB
Optional Drive: CDR/DVDR Superdrive
Network Adapters: 10/100 & Gigabyte Ethernet Ports, Airport Extreme WiFi Wireless Card, Bluetooth Enabled, 56K Internal Modem
USB... Read full review »

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Updated: My 17-inch PowerBook Experience, and Using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for Video Editing

bydekudekuplex Jul 22, 2003
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 9 Comments
Pros runs MacOS X 10.2 Jaguar, fast, powerful, user-friendly, fun to use, aesthetically gifted
Cons expensive (but worth the price)
Recommended it? Yes

Prior to this, I had written an earlier review that discussed the pros and cons of using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for video editing (Part II of this one), but in this revised edition, I have added additional material discussing the process leading up to my choosing this PowerBook, in addition to my... Read full review »

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THE sexiest laptop available!

bymotomille Jan 18, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? 3 Comments
Pros Sexy, 17" screen, DVD/CD burner, Wireless
Cons Big, big and big... may have a issue with 10.3.3
Recommended it? Yes

Many know Apple as a company that makes computers that "creative types" use. Very true. It has been that way due to specific programs originally being only available for the Mac. Time have changed. With OSX (Operating System version 10) things are very different. But that's now what I'm here to... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Key Features

HDD Size 60 GB
Processor PowerPC G4 1 GHz
Family Line PowerBook G4
Operating System Apple MacOS X
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 17 in. TFT Active Matrix

Processor

Processor Speed 1 GHz
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Manufacturer Motorola

Motherboard

Bus Speed 167 MHz

Display

Display Max. Resolution 1440 x 900
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Screen Size 17 in.

Technical Features

Expandability 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 1.1 • 2 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400) • VGA out • S-Video out • TV Out (RCA)
Security Features Kensington Lock Slot

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory

RAM Speed 333 MHz
Installed RAM 512 MB
Installed Cache Memory 1024 KB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1 GB

CD / DVD

CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-R
Read Speed 24x (CD) • 6x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 2x (DVD) • 8x (CD)

Video

External Video Resolution 2048 x 1536
Graphic Processor NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4
Installed Video Memory 64 MB

Audio

Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem

Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92
Modem Type Fax / Modem

Networking

Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g

Battery

Battery Run Time 4.5 Hours
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

Dimensions

Weight 6.84 lb.
Depth 10.2 in.
Height 1.02 in.
Width 15.44 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Product ID 20658850
Release Date January, 2003
UPC 718908429945
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad
Exterior Color Silver
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