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Reviews of the Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, Combo drive)

  • 8.3

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 7, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 89901 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    pcanswers.co.uk

    Review Summary: Excellent machines, but not as good as the new Intel models

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  • 10

    tech.co.uk

    Review Summary: PowerBooks are always superb, but performance isn't as good as the Intel machines

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  • 8.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: There are two 15-inch PowerBooks on the market. We went for the 'cheaper' model, which still works out as rather pricey considering that you only get a 60Gb hard drive, 256Mb of RAM and a combined DVD and CD drive that will only burn CDs. Upgrading to the

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  • 9.0

    techradar.com

    Review Summary: However, even if you're purely interested in cramming in more information, say within Excel, the extra real estate makes your life far easier

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Manufacturer: Apple

Part number: M9690LL/A

General

  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Width 10.9 in
  • Depth 8.6 in
  • Height 1.2 in
  • Weight 4.6 lbs
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)

Processor

  • Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.5 GHz
  • Data bus speed 167 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 512 KB

RAM

  • Installed Size 512 MB / 1.25 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2700

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
  • Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
  • Max Altitude Operating 10,000

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 60 GB - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Integrated
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 12.1 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
  • Widescreen Display No

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200 AGP 4x
  • Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 64 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
  • Networking standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays None
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 Memory
  • Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - Apple mini-DVI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included Modem cable, Mini-DVI-VGA adapter, ( 1 pcs.), Mini-DVI-DVI adapter ( 1 pcs.)
  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 45 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1
  • Battery capacity 50 Wh
  • Mfr estimated battery life 5 hour(s)

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
  • Software Apple iChat, Zinio Reader, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, EarthLink TotalAccess, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Sherlock, Apple DVD Player, OmniOutliner, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple iSync, Apple iLife, Apple QuickTime, Art Directors Toolkit, Apple Safari, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Drivers & Utilities, OmniGraffle, FileMaker Pro (Trial)

Environmental Standards

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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Buying Choices

12.1" PowerBook G4 Notebook from 1 online stores: Lowest Price: $699.00

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Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, Combo drive)

Buying Choices

12.1" PowerBook G4 Notebook from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $699.00

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