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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (718908429945) Mac NotebookWhether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is...
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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 ...
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A Magnificent Gadget
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Pros: Giant Screen, Wireless Connection, lighted keyboard
Cons: Price, Software Price
The Bottom Line:
A great machine, life without Windows is worth a try!
I have always used windows, so this was my first non-windows computer. I am one of those people who loves to buy new gadgets. Last year I bought an iPod and was using it with Windows. I was so very impressed with its build quality and design that I decided to see if the Apple computers were equally amazing. Shortly thereafter I saw the Steve Jobs address where this machine was unveiled and I decided that I had to try one.
Right out of the box I was amazed by the slim design and the attention the detail. The packaging was brilliant.
The included software was generous, however only a test drive of MS Office was included. Obviously it only worked for 30 days then you must purchase MS office if you want it, at a whopping price of between $400-$500.
The keyboard is the most comfortable I have ever used, the display is breathtaking. I often watch DVDs on it when traveling for business. The quality of sound and display make this a very pleasant experience.
My primary uses for this machine are mp3 storage and syncing with an iPod, digital photography, web browsing and as a replacement for a Windows desktop. In those areas the computer performs admirably. As mentioned above I watch DVDs when I travel (often) right in my hotel room. The display is quite amazing for that purpose.
A great machine, and it is very portable despite its huge display. I suspect many imitators in the Windows world will be watching the sales to see if it is worth doing on the other side.
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