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Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch)

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Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch)4.00Explain star rating
RRP
$3199.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 13th of December, 2005

Features

Supported Media : DVD±R (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Lightweight and slim for such a powerful machine, sleek silver finish looks great, responsive and backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi, wide range of ports

What's Not

Expensive, average battery life

The Final Word

The PowerBook hasn't been drastically overhauled, but it remains as one of the best options on the market for either Home or Office use. Be prepared to pay for it though.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers
Number of speakers
2
Audio Type
Stereo
Display
Display Technology
Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Screen size
15.2 in
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Aspect Ratio
16:09
General
Available Colours
Metallic Silver
Length (mm)
348
Width (mm)
241
Height (mm)
28
Warranty (Months)
12
Weight (kg)
2.5
Graphics Card
Graphics Processor
ATI RADEON 9700
Graphics Card Interface
AGP 4x
Hard Drive
Storage capacity
80 GB
RPM
5400
Input Devices
Input Devices
Keyboard, Mouse
Media
Playable Discs
CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+RW (dual layer), DVD-R, DVD-ROM, VCD
Memory
Maximum memory (RAM)
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR
L2 Cache Memory
512K SRAM
Motherboard
Bus Speed
167MHz
Multimedia Features
Inbuilt Camera
No
Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )
No
Modem
Yes
Fax?
No
Remote Control
No
Optical Drives
Supported Media
DVD±R (+R double layer)
CD Drive Read Speed
24x
CD Drive Write Speed
24x
CD Drive Re-Write Speed
16x
DVD Drive Read Speed
8x
Write speed DVD-R
8x
Write speed DVD-RW
8x
Write speed DVD+R
8x
Write speed DVD+R DL
4x
Write speed DVD+RW
4x
PC Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
PC Card, USB
Number of PC Card slots
1
PCs
Floppy Drive
No
Power Options
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type
Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)
Battery Size
Proprietary
Battery Run Time (minutes)
330
Battery Recharge Time (minutes)
180
Software
Operating Systems
Apple MacOS X
Bundled Software
iLife (iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand 2, iTunes), Safari, iChat AV.
Sound Card
Sound Card Type
Plug-in
3D Sound Support
Yes
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
VGA, DVI Output, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Line In, RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, S-Video Output, USB 2.0
Number of DVI Output Ports
1
Number of Firewire Ports
2
Number of Headphone Jack Ports
1
Number of Line In Ports
1
Number of RJ45 Ports
1
Number of S-Video Output Ports
1
Number of USB 2.0 Ports
2
Number of VGA Ports
1
Wireless Connections
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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