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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...
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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 ... Less
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This laptop features a spacious 500GB hard drive for storing important documents, special photos, favorite tunes and more. Connect to the Internet without wires via the wireless LAN.
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HDD Size
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60 GB
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500 GB
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Family Line
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PowerBook G4
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MacBook Pro
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Processor
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PowerPC G4 1 GHz
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Core i7 2.7 GHz
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Operating System
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Apple MacOS X
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Apple MacOS X 10.6
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Installed Memory
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512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
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4 GB (DDR3 SDRAM)
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Display
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17 in. TFT Active Matrix
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13.3 in. LED
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Processor Speed
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1 GHz
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2.7 GHz
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Processor Type
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PowerPC G4
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Core i7
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Manufacturer
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Motorola
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Intel
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Bus Speed
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167 MHz
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Display Max. Resolution
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1440 x 900
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1280 x 800
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Display Tech
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TFT Active Matrix
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LED
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Screen Size
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17 in.
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13.3 in.
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Expandability
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1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot
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1 x SDXC Card Slot
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Expansion Ports
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2 x USB 1.1
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2 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire 400)
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VGA out
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S-Video out
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TV Out (RCA)
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2 x USB 2.0
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RJ-45 (NIC)
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1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
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Security Features
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Kensington Lock Slot
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Kensington Lock Slot
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Special Features
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Integrated Video Camera
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Hard Drive Capacity
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60 GB
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500 GB
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Hard Drive Rotation Speed
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4,200 RPM
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5,400 RPM
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Storage Controller Type
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IDE
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Serial ATA
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RAM Speed
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333 MHz
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1333 MHz
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Installed RAM
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512 MB
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4 GB
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Installed Cache Memory
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1024 KB
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4096 KB
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RAM Technology
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DDR SDRAM
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DDR3 SDRAM
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Max Supported RAM
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1 GB
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8 GB
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CD / DVD Type
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CD-RW/DVD-R
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DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Read Speed
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24x (CD)
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6x (DVD)
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24x (CD)
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8x (DVD)
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Optical Drive Write Speed
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2x (DVD)
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8x (CD)
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24x (CD)
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8x (DVD+R)
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8x (DVD-R)
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4x (DVD+R Dual Layer)
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4x (DVD-R Dual Layer)
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ReWrite Speed
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10x (CD-RW)
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4x (DVD+RW)
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4x (DVD-RW)
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External Video Resolution
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2048 x 1536
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2560 x 1600
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Graphic Processor
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NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go
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Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3000
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Graphic Bus Interface
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AGP x4
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Installed Video Memory
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64 MB
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Audio Input Type
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Microphone
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Line In (3.5mm)
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Microphone
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Audio Output Type
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Sound card
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Headphones
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Sound card
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Speaker(s)
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| Modem |
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Analog Modulation Protocol
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ITU V.92
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Modem Type
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Fax / Modem
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Networking Type
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Network Adapter
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Bluetooth
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Network Adapter
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Integrated Wireless LAN
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Data Link Protocol
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Bluetooth
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Ethernet
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Fast Ethernet
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Gigabit Ethernet
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IEEE 802.11g
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Ethernet
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Fast Ethernet
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Gigabit Ethernet
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IEEE 802.11a
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IEEE 802.11n
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Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
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Battery Run Time
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4.5 Hours
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7 Hours
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Battery Technology
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Lithium Ion
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Lithium Polymer
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Weight
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6.84 lb.
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4.5 lb.
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Depth
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10.2 in.
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8.94 in.
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Height
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1.02 in.
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0.95 in.
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Width
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15.44 in.
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12.78 in.
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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Product ID
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20658850
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106974183
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Release Date
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January, 2003
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UPC
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718908429945
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885909437023
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Exterior Color
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Silver
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Aluminum
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Input Method
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Keyboard
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Trackpad
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Keyboard
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Trackpad
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MPN
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MC724LLA
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (718908429945) Mac Notebook
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Product Review Summary
76% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
364
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Fast processor<br>- lightup keyboard<br>- seamless multitasking<br>-...
Cons
They are expensive. But when your paying for a premium product, you can expect this!
Recommended it?
Yes
From PC to Mac
I have always been a PC guy. I was enrolled in the tech program at high-school, where from Year 7 I had my very own Toshiba Lappy to use. But studying music after highschool I needed a new one. My year 2000 laptop being pretty much useless and after seeing the majority of people...
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Pros
-Amazing Design<br>-Great Screen<br>-Operates Fast<br>
Cons
-Battery power not great<br>-Screen attracts fingerprints
Recommended it?
Yes
I have owned two macbook pro's and I must say, they truly are fantastic. They are built to be power house machines. Everything done on the macbook pro is done with ease, there is barely any lag nor have I ever witnessed a virus on the computer.
The macbook design is truly amazing. It's...
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