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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M9689LL/A) Mac Notebook

Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M9689LL/A) Mac Notebook

 
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Key Features
  • Processor: PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
  • Display: 17 in. TFT Active Matrix
  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.3
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The Apple PowerBook G4 is a high performance computer equipped with a PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz processor. This processor offers an architecture that allows you to perform data intensive processes required by the next generation video, voice and graphics applications. The Apple PowerBook G4 offers you a huge 100 GB hard drive to assure plenty of space for all of your music, pictures, and home movies. The 17” TFT active matrix display screen gives you a high quality picture, which is great for enjoying your favorite DVD or working long hours without eye discomfort. Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna and a Bluetooth antenna are integrated in your Apple PowerBook G4, making it easy to connect to any network or other connectivity devices without the clutter of wires or cables. Data replication is a breeze thanks to the DVD/RW combo found in the PowerBook G4, which allows you to duplicate anything on your hard drive straight to a CD with a few simple clicks of your mouse. If you are looking to invest in a computer lo
 
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Extremely Reliable

Date of Review:  Mar 27, 2007
The Bottom Line: The 17?Powerbook is a solid workhorse with decent portability.If you are looking for a reliable laptop with a large screen and lots of power, the 17? will serve you well.
Review: Update: After 4 years of reliable service my trusty Powerbook had it's first major failure. This evening when I went to open it up the screen was almost completely blank. Upon a close inspection I could see that there was a tiny bit of light and...
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  5.0

by: pspenguin
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Extremely reliable; large screen;...
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Large screen size taxes portability and...
 

Apple PowerBook G4 17": Slick Powerhouse

Date of Review:  Dec 28, 2005
The Bottom Line: A computer for the egomaniac in all of us, the one that wants the biggest, the fastest and the best. And it delivers, in spades.
Review: Egomaniacs like me just love the new PowerBook G4. It's safe to say that it's larger than life, with the full resolution needed to design software or run programs like Final Cut Pro or Motion.

And so it was Christmas, and Santa, in the...
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  5.0

by: daviddennis
Recommended to buy: Yes

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It's gorgeous and it's a Mac!...
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It bucks the trend for cheaper and...
 

PowerBook G4 17"; my favorite so far

Date of Review:  May 19, 2009
The Bottom Line: If you need portability and a powerful laptop that is great for both business and graphic demands, the Aluminum PowerBook G4 17" 1.67 GHz is a great solution.
Review: My current laptop is an Apple PowerBook G4 17" 1.67GHz. Like most of my computer purchases I bought this early-2005 PowerBook used. As an architect, I wanted the wide 17" screen that this model has for 3-D modeling. It works great for that purpose...
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  5.0

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Recommended to buy: Yes

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Elegant design, large widescreen...
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Burner can be a problem.
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN M9689LL/A

Key Features
Processor   PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz
Installed Memory   512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display   17 in. TFT Active Matrix
Operating System   Apple MacOS X 10.3

Processor
Processor Type   PowerPC G4
Processor Speed 1.67 GHz

Motherboard
Bus Speed 167 MHz

Display
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix
Display Size   17 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1440 x 900

Technical Features
Security Features   Kensington Lock Slot
Expansion Ports   2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • RJ-11 (modem) • RJ-45 (NIC) • S-Video out • DVI (Digital Video Interface) • 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire)
Expandability   1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot

Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 100 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA

Memory
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 333 MB
RAM Speed 2048 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB

CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type   DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R)

Video
Graphic Processor   ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Installed Video Memory 128 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4
Max. Video Resolution 2048 x 1536

Audio
Audio Input Type Line In (3.5mm)
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)

Modem
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92

Networking
Networking Type   Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme

Battery
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Battery Run Time 4.5 Hours

Dimensions
Depth 10.2 in.
Height 1 in.
Width 15.4 in.
Weight 6.9 lb.

Warranty
Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad
UPC 718908926352
Product ID 23680204
 
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Apple PowerBook Laptop 17" M9689LL/A (1.67 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 100 ...
1.67 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with 167 MHz system bus 512 MB DDR SDRAM (two SO-DIMM slots support up to 2 GB), 100 GB hard drive, slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW) One FireWire 400 port, one FireWire 800 port, two USB 2.0 ports, and one PC Card/CardBus slot supporting one Type I or Type II card Built-in 10/100/1000BASE- T (Gigabit) ethernet, 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and 56K V.92 modem 17-inch (diagonal), 1440 x 900 resolution, TFT widescreen display
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