Apple Laptop Reviews

Apple iBook Key Lime (M7722BA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-04-21T07:59:00.000-07:00

Apple iBook Key Lime (M7722BA) Mac Notebook Introduction And Review

When Apple set out to create the iBook, one of key design goals was to create a lightweight notebook computer tough enough to stand up to the occasional bumps and other unexpected mishaps of life on the go. From the standpoint of a laptop, the inside of a backpack can be a fairly inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the most appealing notebook ever.??So Apple made the iBook's sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigorous of everyday use and abuse, but Apple didn't stop there. inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks

Apple iBook Key Lime (M7722BA) Mac Notebook Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 366 MHz
Installed Memory 64 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS 9

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 366 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 66 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 800 x 600

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 10 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 64 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 320 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD)

Video
Installed Video Memory 8 MB

Audio
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 5.2 cm
Width 34.4 cm
Depth 29.4 cm
Weight 3 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad

Apple MacBook (0885909084357) Mac Notebook Review

2008-04-21T07:54:00.000-07:00

Apple MacBook (0885909084357) Mac Notebook Introduction:

Good design leaves nothing to chance. Great design anticipates it. No surprise, then, that MacBook features little touches — like a fool-proof power adaptor and a nifty magnetic latch — that make your computing experience as streamlined as MacBook itself

Apple MacBook (0885909084357) Mac Notebook Specifications:

Key Features
Processor Intel Core Duo Core Duo 1.83 GHz
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display 13.3 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4

Processor
Processor Type Core Duo
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Processor Speed 1.83 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 667 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 13.3 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1280 x 800

Technical Features
Security Features Kensington Lock Slot
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • RJ-45 (NIC) • Mini-DVI
Special Features Integrated Video Camera

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 2.048 GB
RAM Speed 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 2048 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 10x (CD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Installed Video Memory 64 MB
Max. Video Resolution 1920 x 1200

Audio
Audio Input Type Integrated Microphone • Line In (3.5mm) • Optical Digital In
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) • Optical Digital • Line Out

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

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium polymer

Dimensions
Height 2.7 cm
Width 32.5 cm
Depth 22.7 cm
Weight 2.4 kg

Apple iBook Graphite Special Edition (M7716BA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-04-09T11:51:00.001-07:00

Introduction:

While the Graphite isn't technically a new color for the iBook, note the new snow accents on all of the new models. Except this snow is polished smooth and glossy - almost like it's dripping wet. A minor detail? Perhaps. But it's part of the sensory experience of using an iBook.??The iBook Special Edition has a built-in feature designed to help make it the life of the party, and that's DVD. So you and your friends can slip the latest DVD title into the DVD-ROM drive and watch it on a brilliant display - or on your TV. Looking for Pentium-crushing speed? You've found it with the iBook Special Edition Graphite. In performance tests running processor-intensive applications like Macromedia Director and Adobe Photoshop, the new iBook soundly whipped the competition.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 366 MHz
Installed Memory 64 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS 9

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 366 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 66 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 800 x 600

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 1 x USB 2.0 • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC)

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 6 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 64 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 320 MB
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI RAGE MOBILITY
Installed Video Memory 4 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x2
Max. Video Resolution 1280 x 1024

Audio
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 29.4 cm
Width 5.2 cm
Depth 34.4 cm
Weight 3 kg

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • TouchPad
Exterior Color Graphite

Review

In performance tests running processor-intensive applications like Macromedia Director and Adobe Photoshop, the new iBook soundly whipped the competition.

Apple iBook G4 (M9848XA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-04-09T11:50:00.001-07:00

Introduction:

The iBook’s PowerPC G4 processor works hand in hand with Mac OS X to give you a one-two performance punch. Mac OS X features preemptive multitasking that allocates processor cycles on an as-needed basis and protected memory that keeps you up and running even if an application happens to crash. Enhancing the performance of the PowerPC G4 is its aptly named Velocity Engine. The Velocity engine processes data in huge 128-bit chunks, instead of the smaller 32-bit or 64-bit chunks, and can perform complex calculations two to four times faster than run-of-the-mill PCs

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.42 GHz
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1.42 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 142 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC)

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

Memory
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.5 GB
RAM Speed 333 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

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

Networking
Networking Type Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Review

Mac OS X features preemptive multitasking that allocates processor cycles on an as-needed basis and protected memory that keeps you up and running even if an application happens to crash. Enhancing the performance of the PowerPC G4 is its aptly named Velocity Engine. The Velocity Engine processes data in huge 128-bit chunks, instead of the smaller 32-bit or 64-bit chunks, and can perform complex calculations two to four times faster than run-of-the-mill PCs.

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Apple iBook G4 (M9846BA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-04-09T11:42:00.000-07:00

Introduction:

For a laptop, the inside of a backpack presents a jarring environment filled with shifts, bounces and the occasional bump. That's why Apple engineers designed the iBook G4 from inside out to stand up to the rigors of a strenuous life on the go. After all, you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the world's most appealing notebook.Made of ultra tough polycarbonate plastic - the same high-grade material used in bulletproof glass - the iBook's sleek white case resists impact. While that measure alone might have allowed iBook to comfortably survive everyday use and abuse, Apple engineers took the idea of protecting your investment quite seriously. inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the weight of the iBook G4 to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Rubber mounted for added bump tolerance, the iBook's hard disk drive lets you store all of your digital goodies and still enjoy peace of mind.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.4

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1.33 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC) • S-Video out

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.5 GB
RAM Speed 333 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4
Max. Video Resolution 1024 x 768

Audio
Audio Input Type Line In (3.5mm)
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

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

Networking
Networking Type Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 28.4 cm
Depth 23 cm
Weight 2.2 kg

Review

Apple engineers took the idea of protecting your investment quite seriously. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the weight of the iBook G4 to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Rubber mounted for added bump tolerance, the iBook's hard disk drive lets you store all of your digital goodies and still enjoy peace of mind.

Apple iBook G4 (M9627) Mac Notebook Review

2008-02-20T04:48:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

The 14 1.33 GHz iBook laptop gives you all the power of a Macintosh computer in an easily portable and attractive form. The laptop's case is made of polycarbonate plastic, the same material used to make bulletproof glass and is designed to meet the needs of video editors, graphics designers, educators and businesspeople. The computer is loaded with 60GB of hard drive space, 256 MB of RAM, the ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 display card, built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Apple's slot-loading ComboDrive, a 24X speed CD burner that also reads DVD discs. This is all built around Apple's G4 architecture and powered by Mac OS X, a true 32-bit operating system. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of use on a single charge, allowing you to work on your computer on the go without worrying about finding a power outlet

Specifications

Key Features
Processor PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Speed 1.33 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC)

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

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.25 GB
RAM Speed 266 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

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

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • AirPort Extreme

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad

Review

The computer is loaded with 60GB of hard drive space, 256 MB of RAM, the ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 display card, built-in Airport Extreme wireless networking and Apple's slot-loading ComboDrive, a 24X speed CD burner that also reads DVD discs. This is all built around Apple's G4 architecture and powered by Mac OS X, a true 32-bit operating system. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 6 hours of use on a single charge, allowing you to work on your computer on the go without worrying about finding a power outlet]

Apple iBook G4 (M9419LLA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-02-20T04:39:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Perfect for the activities you engage in each and every day, surfing the web, getting and sending email, chatting up a storm, doing your homework, playing games, listening to CDs, watching DVD movies, or creating your own musical compositions. iBook G4 fits snugly in your backpack and comfortably in your digital life.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.2 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3
Mobile Technology Wi-Fi Certified

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1.2 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC) • S-Video out

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

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1.25 GB
RAM Speed 266 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW)

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad
Release Date 22 October, 2003

Apple iBook G4 (M9388LLA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-01-19T03:13:00.001-08:00

Introduction:

Surf the Web, chat with friends, do homework, play games, even burn DVDs and CDs to create your own video or musical masterpiece. With a fast PowerPC G4 processor running at accelerated speeds up to 1.42GHz, built-in wireless capability, an available DVD-burning SuperDrive and up to 1.5GB of memory, the iBook G4 introduces impressive performance and flexible mobility to everyday work and play. The iBook G4 even comes complete with the entire suite of Apple’s iLife ’06 applications, so you can edit movies, assemble and order a customized photo book, record your own songs and more — right out of the box. iBook G4 is your go-anywhere digital solution.

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 PowerPC G4 933 MHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 933 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Audio
Audio Output Type Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.3 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad

Review

The iBook G4 even comes complete with the entire suite of Apple’s iLife ’06 applications, so you can edit movies, assemble and order a customized photo book, record your own songs and more — right out of the box. iBook G4 is your go-anywhere digital solution.

Apple iBook Blueberry (M7717BA) Mac Notebook Review

2008-01-19T03:03:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

When Apple set out to create the iBook, one of key design goals was to create a lightweight notebook computer tough enough to stand up to the occasional bumps and other unexpected mishaps of life on the go. From the standpoint of a laptop, the inside of a backpack can be a fairly inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the most appealing notebook ever.??So Apple made the iBook's sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigorous of everyday use and abuse, but Apple didn't stop there. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Apple even rubber-mounted the hard disk drive for added bump tolerance

Specifications

Key Features
Processor Motorola 68LC040 68LC040 25 MHz
Display 9.5 in. FRSTN Passive Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS

Processor
Processor Type 68LC040
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 25 MHz

Display
Display Tech FRSTN Passive Matrix
Display Size 9.5 in.
Display Color Support 4-bit (16 gray levels)
Display Max. Resolution 640 x 480

Technical Features
Expansion Ports VGA out
Expandability 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 160 MB

Memory
Installed RAM 4 MB
Max Supported RAM 36 MB

Other Drives
Floppy Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card • Speaker(s)

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol LocalTalk

Battery
Battery Technology Nickel Metal Hydride

Dimensions
Height 5.8 cm
Width 29.2 cm
Depth 24.6 cm
Weight 2.8 kg

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • TouchPad
Exterior Color Gray

Review

Apple made the iBook's sleek case out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigorous of everyday use and abuse, but Apple didn't stop there. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. Apple even rubber-mounted the hard disk drive for added bump tolerance

Apple iBook (Z04W) Mac Notebook Review

2007-12-14T06:54:00.001-08:00

Introduction:
The key design goal of Apple was to create a notebook computer tough enough to stand up to the occasional bumps and other unexpected mishaps of life on the go. From the standpoint of a laptop, the inside of a backpack can be a very inhospitable place. And yet you shouldn't have to walk softly just because you're carrying the most appealing notebook ever.??So, the iBook's sleek case is made out of impact-resistant polycarbonate plastic. That would ordinarily be sufficient to survive the rigors of everyday use and abuse, but that's not all. Inside, a sturdy magnesium frame provides superior strength, while reducing the iBook's weight to well below that of other full-featured PC notebooks. There is even a rubber-mounted hard disk drive for added bump tolerance, so you can store all of your digital goodies on your iBook and still enjoy peace of mind. Additionally, the iBook has no I/O doors, protruding latches or levers to break or snap off when tucking it into a backpack or briefcase.

Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 600 MHz
Installed Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.1

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 600 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 100 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 15 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 8 MB

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 5 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 28.5 cm
Depth 23.1 cm
Weight 2.2 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad
Exterior Color Whit

Apple iBook (Z03K) Mac Notebook Review

2007-12-14T06:49:00.000-08:00

Introduction:
A featherweight knockout that packs a major punch, iBook opens a new chapter on portable convenience and performance. Get onto the Internet, fast. Rip, mix, and burn your own music CDs. Make and watch movies anywhere. All this and more, from a beautiful and brainy digital companion that tucks into any backpack or briefcase. Infinitely portable and tough enough to withstand your action-packed life - iBook delivers convenience without any compromises. Open it to discover a brilliant 12.1-inch TFT XGA active-matrix display with impressive 1024-by-768-pixel resolution. Inside lives a 500-megahertz PowerPC G3 processor enhanced by a 256K on-chip cache that runs at full processor speed. Choose from three optical drives: a CD-ROM drive for intense gaming action, a CD-RW drive for burning CDs, or a DVD-ROM drive for watching movies. A lithium-ion battery lasting up to 5 hours between charges makes iBook an energetic traveler.??And listen to this. With Apple's new iTunes software,

Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G3 500 MHz
Installed Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS 9.0.4

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 500 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 66 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 800 x 600

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 10 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 256 MB
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Video
Installed Video Memory 8 MB
Max. Video Resolution 800 x 600

Audio
Audio Output Type Sound card

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90 • K56Flex

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 5.2 cm
Width 34.4 cm
Depth 29.4 cm
Weight 3 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • TouchPad

Apple iBook (M9165BA ) Mac Notebook Review

2007-12-07T02:35:00.001-08:00

Introduction:
The world's best-loved consumer portable gets an impressive makeover with a superfast PowerPC G4 processor, a new architecture, a slot-loading optical drive and enhanced wireless networking capabilities. Perfect for everything from doing your homework to playing games, and from watching DVD movies to burning your own music CDs, the 4.9-pound iBook G4 fits snugly in your backpack - and your life. You'll never run out of cool things you can do with your iBook. Pop open the lid and you'll find everything you need to surf the Internet, create cool websites, share photos, build a music library, edit video movies, send and receive emails, solve math problems, write reports and more

Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1 GHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 1 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 60 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 32.3 cm
Depth 25.9 cm
Weight 2.7 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Apple iBook (M9164LLA) Mac Notebook Review

2007-12-07T02:33:00.001-08:00

Introduction:
Give new life to your Apple PowerBook or iBook. Add gigabytes of additional storage with a SimpleTech notebook hard drive upgrade.

Specifications
Key Features
Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 800 MHz
Installed Memory 256 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G4
Processor Manufacturer Motorola
Processor Speed 800 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 133 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Technical Features
Expansion Ports 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC) • S-Video out

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 30 GB
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
RAM Speed 266 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 256 KB

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

Video
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9200
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 6 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 72.4 cm
Depth 23 cm
Weight 2.2 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad
MPN m9164ll/a

Apple iBook (M8861LLA) Mac Notebook Review

2007-12-07T02:24:00.000-08:00

Introduction:
iBook has all the speed, storage, graphics, and software you're looking for right out of the box. It's small and light enough to slip in a backpack; it's tough enough to travel the world; and its long-lasting battery goes for hours. With powerful and innovative applications for sharing digital photos, managing your music, creating movies, or chatting online with friends, iBook is built for your digital life on the road.??With up to 6 hours of battery life, weighing as little as 4.9 pounds, and measuring slim 1.3 inches, iBook is made for life on the go. A PowerPC G3 processor running at up to 800MHz with a whopping 512K L2 cache gives you the power to zip through your email and surf your favorite websites. An ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics accelerator with up to 32MB of dedicated memory brings graphics vividly to life. A built-in combo drive lets you burn CDs, watch DVDs, listen to music, and play video games. FireWire and USB automatically recognize printers, cameras, MP3 player.

Specifications
Key Features
Processor PowerPC G3 800 MHz
Installed Memory 128 MB (SDRAM)
Display 12.1 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Apple MacOS X

Processor
Processor Type PowerPC G3
Processor Speed 800 MHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 100 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 12.1 in.
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 30 GB
Storage Controller Type IDE

Memory
Installed RAM 128 MB
RAM Technology SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 640 MB
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 16x (CD)

Video
Installed Video Memory 32 MB

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card

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

Networking
Networking Type Network Adapter
Data Link Protocol Ethernet • Fast Ethernet

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 5 Hour(s).

Dimensions
Height 3.4 cm
Width 28.5 cm
Depth 23 cm
Weight 2.2 kg

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad

Review
With powerful and innovative applications for sharing digital photos, managing your music, creating movies, or chatting online with friends, iBook is built for your digital life on the road.??With up to 6 hours of battery life, weighing as little as 4.9 pounds, and measuring slim 1.3 inches, iBook is made for life on the go. A PowerPC G3 processor running at up to 800MHz with a whopping 512K L2 cache gives you the power to zip through your email and surf your favorite websites. An ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 graphics accelerator with up to 32MB of dedicated memory brings graphics vividly to life. A built-in combo drive lets you burn CDs, watch DVDs, listen to music, and play video games. FireWire and USB automatically recognize printers, cameras, MP3 player.

Apple MacBook MA254LLA 13.3 Notebook Review

2007-12-04T03:42:00.000-08:00

Introduction:
What do you get when you put up to 2 GHz of pure Intel Core Duo power, an iSight camera, Front Row, iLife '06, and a 13-inch glossy widescreen display into a sleek case? More than you thought possible for less than you thought possible. Meet MacBook.

Specifications
Better bang-to-buck ratio
Now the Intel Core Duo is as affordable as it is powerful. With MacBook, you get the world's fastest mobile architecture in a beautifully designed notebook that costs less than slower, clunkier models. That's like getting a sports car for the price of a scooter. Of course, MacBook holds more than your average two-seater: up to 80 GB hard drive, an optional DVD-burning SuperDrive, built-in Bluetooth, wireless-ready (802.11g) AirPort, and up to 2 GB of RAM. And for the first time ever, choose brig ht white or sleek black.

Friends for iLife
Every MacBook comes with iLife '06--an amazing suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie HD and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. Just turn on your MacBook and you're halfway there.

Take it on tour
MacBook features Front Row, so you can navigate your movies, music, photos, and more at the touch of the included Apple Remote--no matter where you roam. Give an impromptu vacation photo slideshow in your favorite café. Screen your latest iMovie on the train. Watch a DVD in bed. MacBook and Front Row give you the best seat in the house (or out of it).

All smiles
Look closely. See that little lens in the display bezel? That's the MacBook's built-in iSight camera. Use it to video chat simply by opening iChat AV and clicking on a buddy icon (or three). Or fire up Photo Booth and take a few snapshots with the iSight, play around with sixteen fun effects, then admire your handiwork. That little camera lets you create Web-ready videos, too. Just open up iMovie and start the action. From there, iWeb makes it one-click easy to get your talking head on the Web. Looks like fun.

Positively brilliant
Thanks to a 13.3-inch widescreen display that's 79% brighter with 30% more viewing area than the iBook before it, MacBook provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability. Photos feel crisper. Movies play vividly. Even daily tasks like surfing the Web and checking e-mail take on a whole new sheen

Hit the hotspots
The built-in wireless capability of MacBook puts the "world" back in "world wide web." If there's a wireless hotspot nearby, you can get online. No need to burn valuable surfing time configuring your computer. Just open it up. MacBook automatically detects wireless networks within range and asks nicely if you'd like to join any of them. That's it. Catch up on your blog, share this weekend's trip a s a photocast, or just chat with your friends. Anytime, anywhere.

Product Description
Apple MacBook - The Apple MacBook features the latest in mobile computing technology. At it's heart is an Intel Core Duo processor. A processor with 2 separate cores. In English, that means it's like having 2 processors in one. The MacBook also features a glossy 13.3" widescreen display. It's 79% brighter and has 30% more viewing space than the previous iBook model! You also get a suite of Apple created software titles like Front Row for navigating your computer via the included Apple Remote, and iLife '06, which handles...well, your life. Everything from music, photos, video, calendars, blogs, podcasts, and more. These are some amazing features, but the MacBook has a lot more to offer.... 60GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Slot-Loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive Write Speeds - up to 24x CD-R & 16x CD-RW Read Speeds - up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM Intel GMA 950 Graphics Processor with 64MB of shared memory (memory is taken from the main system's RAM) Built-in iSight Camera 13.3 Glossy Widescreen Display 1280x800 Native Resolution Ports - 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 1 FireWire 400, 2 USB 2.0, Mini-DVI (support for DVI, VGA, S-Video & Composite Video Out via optional adapters), Combined Optical Digital Audio Input/Audio Line Input, Combined Optical Digital Audio Output/Headphone Out Built-in Stereo Speakers Built-in 54Mbps AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi (802.11g) Support Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Module Color - White Unit Dimensions - 1.08 (h) x 12.78 (w) x 8.92 (d) Unit Weight - 5.2 lbs.

Review
I'm using the Macbook right now and it is going well. I enjoy using it compared to my older Dell laptop. The macbook's battery lasts around 3-4 hours. Way better than my Dell. The dell's would report 2 hours and once I used Firefox the battery life would drop to 30 minutes. The transaction went perfectly, I couldn't be more happy with it.

Apple iBook Notebook 14.1 M9848LLA Review

2007-12-04T03:35:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Surf the Web, chat with friends, do homework, play games, even burn DVDs and CDs to create your own video or musical masterpiece. In your favorite café. At 2 a.m. With built-in wireless capability and 512MB of memory standard, the iBook G4 delivers today's digital lifestyle to your backpack.

Specifications
Your Digital Life, To Go
With a fast PowerPC G4 processor running at accelerated speeds at 1.42GHz, built-in wireless capability, a DVD-burning SuperDrive, and up to 1.5GB of memory (512MB standard), the iBook G4 introduces impressive performance and flexible mobility to everyday work and play. The iBook G4 even comes complete with the entire suite of Apple's iLife '05 applications, so you can edit movies, assemble and order a customized photo book, record your own songs, and more—right out of the box. iBook G4 is your go-anywhere digital solution.

Lap Cat
Every iBook comes with Mac OS X Tiger, the latest release of the world's most advanced operating system. Tiger boasts more than 200 new features, including Spotlight, the lightning-fast search tool that lets you find anything on your system as fast as you type, and Dashboard, the home to handy widgets that access timely information such as gas prices or movie listings.1 Tiger turns your iBook into a finely tuned instrument that lets you focus on the tasks at hand, whether you're syncing tunes to your iPod, creating a family photo album with iPhoto or playing the latest 3D games

You Can Take It with You
Built-in wireless capability on every iBook G4 means you can work or play anywhere. With AirPort Extreme technology standard, the iBook can surf the Web in any Wi-Fi hot spot, from hotels to bookshops. With an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express Base Station in your room or office, you can get online from the comfort of your couch. And the included Bluetooth 2.0+EDR module lets you connect wirelessly to a wide range of peripheral devices, from mobile phones to wireless keyboards. The iBook also offers an incredible six hours of battery life, so it keeps going as long as you do.

Take a Scroll
Scrolling through web pages or large documents on a trackpad can challenge even the most nimble fingers. That's why every iBook G4 features a new trackpad with scrolling capability. Just drag two fingers over the trackpad to scroll vertically and horizontally or pan around any active window. Change this feature to suit your needs: Customize your trackpad settings or turn off scrolling completely via System Preferences

Fall for iBook
Now every iBook G4 is equipped with Apple's Sudden Motion Sensor to help protect your most valuable asset: your data. The Sudden Motion Sensor senses change in axis position and accelerated movement. In the event of a drop or fall, the Sudden Motion Sensor instantly parks the hard drive heads so they won't scratch the disks on impact, lessening the risk of damage and improving your chances of retrieving valuable data. When the Sudden Motion Sensor senses your iBook G4 is once again level, it unlocks the hard drive heads automatically.

Rave-Worthy Performance
This iBook comes with a 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine and 512K Level 2 Cache. To maximize its speed, Apple engineers pair the G4 processor with a fast 142MHz system bus and 512MB of onboard memory to accelerate calculations and make your applications scream. And you'll be glad to hear that you can boost memory capacity to a remarkable 1.5GB, giving you room to run many applications at once.

All systems come well equipped. The hard drive boasts 60GB capacity. With iBook's SuperDrive, you can watch DVDs, play music CDs, and burn your own data CDs and music CDs. Also burn DVDs on the road. Additional features include built-in Ethernet, 56K v.92 modem,2 APX, and BlueTooth support.

An Impressive Display
Enjoy brilliant 1,024 by 768 pixel resolution—ideal for doing everything from working on spreadsheets to displaying your movies and digital pictures in millions of colors. What's more, the iBook display scales down beautifully, again with millions of colors, for special games and applications optimized for 800 by 600 or 640 by 480 pixel resolutions. And it comes powered by an ATI Radeon 9550 graphics processor with 32MB of dedicated video memory and AGP 4x support for dazzling 3D graphics that bring games to life. The graphics card also supports an external display.3

Review

I'm using the Macbook right now and it is going well. I enjoy using it compared to my older Dell laptop. The macbook's battery lasts around 3-4 hours. Way better than my Dell. The dell's would report 2 hours and once I used Firefox the battery life would drop to 30 minutes. The transaction went perfectly, I couldn't be more happy with it.

Apple MacBook Pro MA463LLA 15.4 Notebook Review

2007-12-04T03:25:00.000-08:00

Apple MacBook MA472LLA 13.3 Notebook PC Review

2007-11-29T04:38:00.001-08:00

Introduction:

What do you get when you put up to 2 GHz of pure Intel Core Duo power, an iSight camera, Front Row, iLife '06, and a 13-inch glossy widescreen display into a sleek case? More than you thought possible for less than you thought possible. Meet MacBook.

Specifications

Better bang-to-buck ratio
Now the Intel Core Duo is as affordable as it is powerful. With MacBook, you get the world's fastest mobile architecture in a beautifully designed notebook that costs less than slower, clunkier models. That's like getting a sports car for the price of a scooter. Of course, MacBook holds more than your average two-seater: up to 80 GB hard drive, an optional DVD-burning SuperDrive, built-in Bluetooth, wireless-ready (802.11g) AirPort, and up to 2 GB of RAM. And for the first time ever, choose bright white or sleek black.

Friends for iLife
Every MacBook comes with iLife '06--an amazing suite of applications that make it easy to live the digital life. Use iPhoto to share entire high-res photo albums with anyone who's got an e-mail address. Record your own songs and podcasts with GarageBand. Break into indie filmmaking with iMovie HD and iDVD. Then take all the stuff you made on your MacBook and share it on the web in one click with iWeb. Just turn on your MacBook and you're halfway there.

Take it on tour
MacBook features Front Row, so you can navigate your movies, music, photos, and more at the touch of the included Apple Remote--no matter where you roam. Give an impromptu vacation photo slideshow in your favorite café. Screen your latest iMovie on the train. Watch a DVD in bed. MacBook and Front Row give you the best seat in the house (or out of it).

All smiles
Look closely. See that little lens in the display bezel? That's the MacBook's built-in iSight camera. Use it to video chat simply by opening iChat AV and clicking on a buddy icon (or three). Or fire up Photo Booth and take a few snapshots with the iSight, play around with sixteen fun effects, then admire your handiwork. That little camera lets you create Web-ready videos, too. Just open up iMovie and start the action. From there, iWeb makes it one-click easy to get your talking head on the Web. Looks like fun.

Positively brilliant
Thanks to a 13.3-inch widescreen display that's 79% brighter with 30% more viewing area than the iBook before it, MacBook provides the perfect combination of pixels and portability. Photos feel crisper. Movies play vividly. Even daily tasks like surfing the Web and checking e-mail take on a whole new sheen.

Hit the hotspots
The built-in wireless capability of MacBook puts the "world" back in "world wide web." If there's a wireless hotspot nearby, you can get online. No need to burn valuable surfing time configuring your computer. Just open it up. MacBook automatically detects wireless networks within range and asks nicely if you'd like to join any of them. That's it. Catch up on your blog, share this weekend's trip a s a photocast, or just chat with your friends. Anytime, anywhere.

Review

Features: Well, here is what MacBook really shines. It comes with all you would ever need at the best price package. Look at specs yourselves and you will understand what I am saying. I would recommend getting aftermarket memory stick (1GB costs around under $90). Even upgrade to 1.25GB, it is really worth it. Unlike old small iBook, MacBook aftermarket do-it-yourselves upgrade is a breeze whether memory or harddisk.

Apple PowerBook Notebook 12.1 M9691LLA Review

2007-11-29T04:36:00.001-08:00

Introduction:

Crisp new displays that expand your view. Longer battery life to fuel your work (or play) as you fly cross-country. A DVD-burning SuperDrive on every system. The PowerBook G4 packs loads of pro features in a slim enclosure with a slim new price

Specifications

The Future is Bright
With millions more pixels than previous models, each new 15-inch and 17-inch PowerBook gives you a brilliant workspace that rivals many desktop monitors. Spread out your tools, palettes, and timelines. Bounce from one productivity application to another. View your work from the top or side--easily share your work with clients or team members. Now you have a whole new reason to love your PowerBook.

Going the Extra Mile
The PowerBook G4 is ready to work whenever you are. The new 15-inch and 17-inch models boast a healthy 5.5 hours of battery life--an additional hour over the previous generation. Learn about ways to extend battery life.

DVD Burning Across the Line
It’s easy to warm up to the SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4 computers. With fast DVD burning on every system--and double-layer burning on the new 15- and 17-inch models--you’ll quickly discover new ways to package your data and your media. Extremely versatile, the slot-loading SuperDrive works hand-in-hand with Mac OS X, so you can burn data CDs, music CDs, and DVDs--right from the desktop.

Drive in the Fast Lane
With more files--and bigger files--you need a hard drive that can handle the load. Not a problem. The PowerBook G4 offers 5400-rpm drives standard across the line: 80 GB on 12- and 15-inch models and 120 GB on 17-inch models.(1) Need to get at those files fast? Through the Apple Store, you can configure your new 15- or 17-inch PowerBook with a 100 GB 7200-rpm internal hard drive that gives you room for huge files--and speedy access too.

Hearing Is Believing
Connect your new 15- or 17-inch PowerBook to decks, receivers, digital instruments and 5.1 surround sound systems. Built-in optical digital audio input and output enable you to enjoy true noise-free, pristine sound — without ground loop interference caused by copper wiring. Of course, all PowerBook systems have built-in stereo speakers for easy listening and an integrated microphone, handy for making calls using iChat AV. A standard minijack provides audio line-input for plugging in a powered microphone, and with a headphone-out port, you can plug in headphones and listen to music, watch a movie, play games or compose a new song in complete privacy.

Portable Performance
Thanks to the PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, every PowerBook packs a tremendous punch for doing everything from numerical computations to editing video and designing show-stopping presentations. The 15-inch and 17-inch models boast processor speeds of 1.67 GHz, and the 12-inch model crunches away at 1.5 GHz.

Working with multiple RAM-hungry applications? All PowerBook G4 systems ship standard with 512 MB of fast DDR memory. If you’re feeling expansive, you can quadruple that to 2 GB on both the 15- and 17-inch models. Even the 12-inch PowerBook allows you to pack in up to 1.25GB of RAM, more than enough to store an entire graphics project in main memory for fast image manipulations.

Featherweight Champ
Light enough to carry around all day, the PowerBook G4 starts at just 4.6 pounds. Housed in a lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, these sleek notebooks resist stains and scratches. They’re also perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing. Start carrying one today.

Review

The battery on my PowerBook was also dead on arrival when I received it. It wouldn't charge at all. A quick call to Apple and the customer service representative acknowledged the problem and quickly set me up to send me a replacement battery. Within 48 hours of that call, I had a new, working battery in my doorstep. I sent back my dead battery in the pre-paid box and didn't even have to step out of my house because it was picked up.

Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2 M9969LLA Review

2007-11-29T04:31:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Crisp new displays that expand your view. Longer battery life to fuel your work (or play) as you fly cross-country. A DVD-burning SuperDrive on every system. The PowerBook G4 packs loads of pro features in a slim enclosure with a slim new price

Specifications

The Future is Bright
With millions more pixels than previous models, each new 15-inch and 17-inch PowerBook gives you a brilliant workspace that rivals many desktop monitors. Spread out your tools, palettes, and timelines. Bounce from one productivity application to another. View your work from the top or side--easily share your work with clients or team members. Now you have a whole new reason to love your PowerBook.

Going the Extra Mile
The PowerBook G4 is ready to work whenever you are. The new 15-inch and 17-inch models boast a healthy 5.5 hours of battery life--an additional hour over the previous generation. Learn about ways to extend battery life.

DVD Burning Across the Line
It’s easy to warm up to the SuperDrive-equipped PowerBook G4 computers. With fast DVD burning on every system--and double-layer burning on the new 15- and 17-inch models--you’ll quickly discover new ways to package your data and your media. Extremely versatile, the slot-loading SuperDrive works hand-in-hand with Mac OS X, so you can burn data CDs, music CDs, and DVDs--right from the desktop.

Drive in the Fast Lane
With more files--and bigger files--you need a hard drive that can handle the load. Not a problem. The PowerBook G4 offers 5400-rpm drives standard across the line: 80 GB on 12- and 15-inch models and 120 GB on 17-inch models.(1) Need to get at those files fast? Through the Apple Store, you can configure your new 15- or 17-inch PowerBook with a 100 GB 7200-rpm internal hard drive that gives you room for huge files--and speedy access too.

Hearing Is Believing
Connect your new 15- or 17-inch PowerBook to decks, receivers, digital instruments and 5.1 surround sound systems. Built-in optical digital audio input and output enable you to enjoy true noise-free, pristine sound — without ground loop interference caused by copper wiring. Of course, all PowerBook systems have built-in stereo speakers for easy listening and an integrated microphone, handy for making calls using iChat AV. A standard minijack provides audio line-input for plugging in a powered microphone, and with a headphone-out port, you can plug in headphones and listen to music, watch a movie, play games or compose a new song in complete privacy.

Portable Performance
Thanks to the PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, every PowerBook packs a tremendous punch for doing everything from numerical computations to editing video and designing show-stopping presentations. The 15-inch and 17-inch models boast processor speeds of 1.67 GHz, and the 12-inch model crunches away at 1.5 GHz.

Working with multiple RAM-hungry applications? All PowerBook G4 systems ship standard with 512 MB of fast DDR memory. If you’re feeling expansive, you can quadruple that to 2 GB on both the 15- and 17-inch models. Even the 12-inch PowerBook allows you to pack in up to 1.25GB of RAM, more than enough to store an entire graphics project in main memory for fast image manipulations.

Featherweight Champ
Light enough to carry around all day, the PowerBook G4 starts at just 4.6 pounds. Housed in a lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, these sleek notebooks resist stains and scratches. They’re also perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing. Start carrying one today.

1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less

Review

The battery on my PowerBook was also dead on arrival when I received it. It wouldn't charge at all. A quick call to Apple and the customer service representative acknowledged the problem and quickly set me up to send me a replacement battery. Within 48 hours of that call, I had a new, working battery in my doorstep. I sent back my dead battery in the pre-paid box and didn't even have to step out of my house because it was picked up.

Apple PowerBook Notebook 17 M9689LLA Review

2007-11-26T02:41:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Miraculously engineered, the ultralight 17-inch PowerBook G4 is a mere 1-inch thin and only 6.9 pounds, making it one of the planet's thinnest, lightest, 17-inch notebooks. The first thing you'll notice is the megawide display -- the largest ever in a notebook. This PowerBook's stunning display gives you the same viewing area as a 19-inch CRT monitor. And as for the amount of information you can see on the screen at one time, the 17-inch PowerBook supports a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels -- an eye-popping 1.3 million pixels appearing on the screen simultaneously, with room aplenty for your menus, toolbars and palettes. Thanks to its built-in, dual-link DVI support and 128 MB of graphics memory, you even have the option of connecting your PowerBook to Apple's breathtaking flat-panel displays, including the massive 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display. Featuring a powerful 1.67 GHz PowerPC G4 processor, a standard 5400-rpm 100 GB hard drive, an 8x SuperDrive, up to 2 GB of DDR RAM and AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR built right in, the top gun of notebook computers has it all.

Specifications

As Smart as It Looks
You'll love the high-resolution 17-inch active-matrix display with brilliant 1440 x 900 pixel resolution. And you'll marvel at the way this supersharp display fits into such a remarkably small frame: just 15.4 inches wide, 10.2 inches deep, 1.0 inches thin and a mere 6.9 pounds. Housed in a lightweight and durable aluminum alloy enclosure, the 17-inch PowerBook G4 is resistant to stains and scratches. Flat-out, drop-dead gorgeous, this revolutionary notebook is perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches, levers or external buttons to accidentally press or break, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing.

Built for Speed
The 1.67 GHz processor gives a tremendous performance boost with an advanced cache memory architecture that provides ultrafast dedicated memory with massively enhanced throughput. The 17-inch PowerBook G4 comes with 512MB of DDR SDRAM -- expandable to 2 GB of RAM -- allowing you to run several RAM-hungry applications simultaneously, or to store an entire graphics project in main memory for fast image manipulations.

Exremely Fast Wireless
Bluetooth. Wi-Fi. Ethernet. Modem. When it comes to communication, the PowerBook G4 covers all the bases, offering state-of-the-art solutions right out of the box, including built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, built-in AirPort Extreme, built-in high-speed Ethernet and a built-in modem.

Built in to the PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme delivers state-of-the-art wireless performance, employing the 802.11g wireless standard. Now you never have to worry about compromised data rates: AirPort Extreme gives you blazing connectivity speeds up to 54 megabits per second(1). And with 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability, AirPort Extreme allows you to connect at the majority of wireless hotspots.

Feel the Burn of 8x SuperDrive
Your PowerBook G4 with SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) comes loaded with iDVD software. Use it to burn DVDs that can be played in most consumer DVD players. Or use iTunes to burn your own CDs, or the Disc Burner feature in Mac OS X to burn data CDs and DVDs. The 8x SuperDrive reads DVD titles and burns DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs.

Sizzling Graphics Processor
The 17-inch PowerBook G4 models come standard with the ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor featuring 128 MB of DDR SDRAM. Featuring a number of cutting-edge graphics technologies, including programmable pixel and vertex shading for lighting, the Mobility Radeon 9700 dramatically enhances all aspects of your visual experience in every application.

Fast FireWire 800 and USB 2.0
The PowerBook G4 features FireWire, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners. With more than 30 times the bandwidth of the popular USB 1.0 peripheral standard, FireWire 400 has become the gold standard for high-speed data transfer. And Apple ups the ante, effectively doubling data throughput, with FireWire 800. The new 15-inch PowerBook G4 has two FireWire ports -- one for the hundreds of FireWire 400 peripherals already available and the other for the coming generation of FireWire 800 peripherals. In addition, the PowerBook G4 offers the fastest connection to USB peripherals with two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports.

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0
Three times faster than Bluetooth 1.x, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) is now built into every new PowerBook model. Like AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth connects wirelessly to digital devices, including Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, handhelds and peripherals. What's more, you can even choose to enjoy a cable-free desktop with Apple's Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard and mouse. Operating within a 30-foot range, Bluetooth enables wireless data transfers between a rapidly growing list of Bluetooth-savvy peripherals. Using iSync, for example, you can use Bluetooth to synchronize your personal information between your PowerBook, your mobile phone and your Palm OS-based handheld. And your new PowerBook can use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to take advantage of GPRS or 1xRTT connectivity, so you can check your email from just about anywhere -- a life saver for those occasions when an 802.11 wireless hot spot isn't available

Review

I use my Powerbook as my primary machine. At any given time, I am usually running Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, as well as a few native applications (Mail and iCal are always open, usually iTunes as well). The programs that come with the computer are well integrated into the operating system. I use mine for about 15 hours a day, and I put it to sleep rather than shutting it down. Even with all of the work that I do on it, a year and a half after purchasing my model it still stays on for two to three weeks with no need to shut it down.

Apple MacBook Pro MA092LLA Review

2007-11-26T02:38:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Powered by a dual-core Intel engine. Up to five times the speed of the PowerBook G4. Eight times the graphics bandwidth. With built-in iSight for instant video conferencing on the move. Front Row with Apple Remote to dazzle everyone in the room. Now available in 15- and 17-inch models.

Specifications

Performance squared
MacBook Pro is built upon the revolutionary Intel Core Duo--which packs the power of two processors (up to 2.16 GHz) inside a single chip. It provides 2 MB of Smart Cache, L2 cache that can be shared between both cores as needed. It delivers higher performance in 2-D and 3-D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. And the new engine is only part of the story. MacBook Pro has a frontside bus and memory that, at 667 MHz, runs faster than any previous Mac notebook. It's the first Mac notebook with PCI Express, a Serial ATA hard drive, and the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 for superfast graphics performance

iSight to behold
Sit down. Click on someone's iChat icon. And video conference from anywhere in the world. Though you can barely see it, there's an iSight camera built into the thin bezel just above the display. So now you can conference with associates during the day and chat with the kids at night. iChat AV lets you video chat with up to three other people simultaneously. And when you go head to head, you'll see your colleague more clearly, thanks to the VGA resolution made possible by the superfast Intel Core Duo. MacBook Pro also comes with Apple's Photo Booth application, a fun program that lets you take warped and Warholesque snapshots. With the new iLife '06 (included, of course), you can even record movies with iSight right into iMovie, then use the new iLife's newest application, iWeb, to create a video blog entry or podcast in just a few clicks.

Road show
MacBook Pro delivers the Front Row media experience, making it easy (and rather spectacular) to showcase your latest creations. Whether you're at the client's office, on location, or back at your hotel room, you just use the Apple Remote to control your videos, music, movies, and more. Front Row lets you quickly navigate through your work and play from anywhere in the room. You can even use the Apple Remote to navigate through Keynote presentations.

Do something. Say something. Make something.
MacBook Pro comes with iLife '06, a suite of easy-to-use applications that make it easy for anyone to make postcards, calendars, DVDs, Websites, and podcasts. Even professionals with proficiencies in high-end applications can appreciate the ease of creating initial compositions. Or posting pictures, videos, and commentary of current events almost before they happened. Enjoy the freedom of the press on MacBook Pro.

What's in the box
MacBook Pro notebook (with non-glossy screen), MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug and power cord, lithium-polymer battery, Apple Remote, DVI to VGA adapter, install/restore DVDs, and printed and electronic documentation.

Product Description
You've seen improvements in notebook performance before--but never on this scale. The Intel Core Duo powering MacBook Pro is actually two execution cores built into a single chip. This, combined with myriad other engineering leaps, boosts performance up to five times higher than the PowerBook G4. With this awesome power, it's a breeze to render complex 3-D models, enjoy smooth playback of 1080p HD video, or host a four-way video conference.

More power, using less power
Intel Core Duo is the first chip built using Intel's groundbreaking 65-nanometer process--resulting in transistors so small, you could fit a hundred inside a single human cell. With smaller distances for electrons to travel, and two execution cores designed to share resources and conserve power, Intel Core Duo achieves higher levels of performance as it uses fewer watts. Which is what makes it possible to design a super-powerful MacBook Pro that's only one inch thin.

Review

I just received my new 17" MacBook Pro. I was a bit reluctant to replace my totally worn out PB 15 Titanium which is over 4 years ago: dings, replaced frames, and other maladies from falls, travel, etc. "Reluctant" due to the new operating system, new chips, new about everything. And then there's the issue of a ton of gigabytes and programs moved over to a new machine. Geez. What's that... days of adjustment, reloading, re-installing, and finding serial numbers.

Apple MacBook Pro MA464LLA Review

2007-11-26T02:34:00.000-08:00

Introduction:

Powered by a dual-core Intel engine. Up to four times the speed of the PowerBook G4. Eight times the graphics bandwidth. With built-in iSight for instant video conferencing on the move. And Front Row with Apple Remote to dazzle everyone in the room. Wait no more

Specifications:

New engine, same soul
This is the first Mac notebook built upon the revolutionary new Intel Core Duo--which is actually two processors (up to 2.16 GHz) engineered onto a single chip. It provides 2 MB of Smart Cache, L2 cache that can be shared between both cores as needed. It delivers higher performance in 2-D and 3-D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. And the new engine is only part of the story. MacBook Pro has a frontside bus and memory that, at 667 MHz, runs faster than any previous Mac notebook. It’s the first Mac notebook with PCI Express, a Serial ATA hard drive and the ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 for superfast graphics performance.

Embedded reporter
Sit down. Click on someone's iChat icon. And video conference from anywhere in the world. Though you can barely see it, there's an iSight camera built into the thin bezel just above the display. So now you can conference with associates during the day and chat with the kids at night. iChat AV lets you video chat with up to three other people simultaneously. And when you go head to head, you'll see your colleague more clearly, thanks to the VGA resolution made possible by the superfast Intel Core Duo. MacBook Pro also comes with Apple's new Photo Booth application, a fun program that lets you take warped and Warholesque snapshots. With the new iLife '06 (included, of course), you can even record movies with iSight right into iMovie, then use the new iLife's newest application, iWeb, to create a video blog entry or podcast in just a few clicks.

Road show
The first notebook to deliver the Front Row media experience, MacBook Pro makes it easy (and rather spectacular) to showcase your latest creations. Whether you're at the client's office, on location, or back at your hotel room, you just use the Apple Remote to control your videos, music, movies, and more. Front Row lets you quickly navigate through your work and play from anywhere in the room. You can even use the Apple Remote to navigate through Keynote presentations.

Do something. Say something. Make something.
MacBook Pro comes with iLife '06, a suite of easy-to-use applications that make it easy for anyone to make postcards, calendars, DVDs, websites and podcasts. Even professionals with proficiencies in high-end applications can appreciate the ease of creating initial compositions. Or posting pictures, videos, and commentary of current events almost before they happened. Enjoy the freedom of the press on MacBook Pro.

What's in the box
MacBook Pro; power adapter with MagSafe Connector, AC wall plug and power cord; lithium-polymer battery; Apple Remote; DVI to VGA adapter; install/restore DVDs; printed and electronic documentation.

Product Description
You've seen improvements in notebook performance before - but never on this scale. The Intel Core Duo powering MacBook Pro is actually two processors built into a single chip. This, combined with myriad other engineering leaps, boosts performance up to four times higher than the PowerBook G4. With this awesome power, it's a breeze to render complex 3D models, enjoy smooth playback of HD video, or host a four-way video conference.Intel Core Duo is the first chip built using Intel's groundbreaking 65-nanometer process - resulting in transistors so small, you could fit a hundred inside a single human cell. With smaller distances for electrons to travel, and two processors designed to share resources and conserve power, Intel Core Duo achieves higher levels of performance as it uses fewer watts. Which is what makes it possible to design a super-powerful MacBook Pro that's only one inch thin.When Mac technology makes something easy, it's hardly news. So here's more non-news for MacBook Pro owners: software just works. If you see the Universal logo on a new application, that means it will run on Intel- and PowerPC-based Mac computers. For most existing applications, you simply do what you've always done: double-click them. Thanks to the Rosetta technology in Mac OS X, they look and feel just like they did before.

Review

The Intel Core Duo processor in the new MacBook Pro is an amazing chip. What have I noticed about the speed of the machine featuring this chip? It is incredibly fast. You'd be surprised by how much faster even web browsing is, when you have a processor as powerful as the Core Duo. However, what I've really been impressed by is doing things such as video encoding. I've encoded videos in H264 as much as eight times faster than my Powerbook G4. Furthermore, the iLife applications that are included on the MacBook Pro fly, with the speed. iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and Garageband perform like never before. I've really been impressed by the speed.