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Apple PowerBook G4 (12in., SuperDrive) review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.5

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 1099

Verdict

Although pricier than some comparable PC notebooks, the 12in. PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software and killer design will please intermediate and advanced mobile users... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Excellent design
  • Good productivity performance
  • Solid set of features and connections
  • Great speakers
  • Killer software bundle

Cons

  • Lacks external volume and multimedia controls
  • Just average battery life
  • Free phone support lasts just 90 days

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Motorola
Processor model: Power PC G4
Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g)
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.7x3.0x21.9 cm
Weight: 2.1 kg
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger

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8.5

Average Member Rating

Excellent

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Fantastic computer; worth the expense

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