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Apple PowerBook G4 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Motorola
Processor model: PowerPC G4
Clock speed: 0.8 GHz
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Video out: yes
USB: 2
Docking station port: none
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
Modem: built-in V.90
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/66
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 8x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 8x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Radeon
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Display
Display technology: TFT LCD
Display diagonal size: 15.2 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x854 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: trackpad
Keyboard: 78 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 34.1x2.6x24.1 cm
Weight: 2.45 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS X 10.1.4
Software included: QuickTime 5, iMovie 2, iTunes 2, iPhoto, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader, Art Directors Toolkit, Earthlink, Graphic Converter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, PCalc, PixelNhance, Snapz Pro, FAXstf and Apple Hardware Test CD
Audio
Microphone: built-in
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: line in, line out
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 55.3 mAh
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Overview

Apple PowerBook G4

Editors rating
Rating: 8.3
Verdict

With its good looks, light weight, features, and performance, the Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 has it all. If price is no object, this is a compelling alternative to just about any Windows notebook or even a desktop PC.

Typical price

£ 2339


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