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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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Apple PowerBook G4 (867MHz, 12.1in. TFT) review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Motorola
Processor model: PowerPC G4
Clock speed: 0.867 GHz
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.625 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Bluetooth: yes
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
Modem: 56Kbit/s (integrated)
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce4 420 Go
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: touchpad
Keyboard: 79 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.7x3.0x21.9 cm
Weight: 2.1 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Mac OS 9; Mac OS X
Software included: QuickTime, iCal, iChat, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, DVD Player, AppleWorks, Mac OS X Mail, Microsoft Internet Explorer, EarthLink, AOL, Quicken 2003 Deluxe, World Book 2003 Edition, Acrobat Reader
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo + mid-range-enhancing speaker
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AirPort Extreme (802.11g) card (£67.23)
Other: slot for optional AirPort Extreme card
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Overview

Apple PowerBook G4 (867MHz, 12.1in. TFT)

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

The 12in. PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features and performance.

Typical price

£ 1191

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