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Apple PowerBook G4 (12in., SuperDrive) review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Motorola
Processor model: Power PC G4
Clock speed: 1.5 GHz
Motherboard
Data bus speed: 167 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 1.25 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2700
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): via mini-DVI-to-VGA adapter
DVI (digital): mini-DVI
Video out: via mini-DVI-to-video adapter
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: AirPort Extreme (802.11b/g)
Ethernet: 10/100 Ethernet
Modem: 56Kbps
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: DVD±RW
Video
Graphics processor: Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: trackpad
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 X 10.4 Tiger
Software included: iLife ’05 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, GarageBand), Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Art Directors Toolkit, FileMaker Pro Trial, GraphicConverter, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, Apple Hardware Test
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo + mid-range-enhancing 3rd speaker
Audio connectors: line in, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
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Overview

Apple PowerBook G4 (12in., SuperDrive)

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
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.

Typical price

£ 1099

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