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Compare Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M9689LL/A) Mac Notebook to Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook

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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... More
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 Less
Powered by the Intel Core Duo, built from ultra tough polycarbonate, just 1.08 inches thin; Mac Book combines performance and portability like never before. Built upon the Intel Core Duo —... More
Powered by the Intel Core Duo, built from ultra tough polycarbonate, just 1.08 inches thin; Mac Book combines performance and portability like never before. Built upon the Intel Core Duo — with two processor cores on a single chip — Mac Book leaves other consumer notebooks in the dust. It performs up to five times faster than the previous generation iBook without compromising on size or style. Less
Product MPN   
MPN M9689LL/A MA255LL/A
Key Features   
Processor   What is "Processor"? PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz Core Duo 2 GHz
Installed Memory   What is "Installed Memory"? 512 MB (DDR SDRAM) 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Display   What is "Display"? 17 in. TFT Active Matrix 13.1 in. WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Operating System   What is "Operating System"? Apple MacOS X 10.3 Apple MacOS X 10.4
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? PowerPC G4 Core Duo
Processor Manufacturer Unknown Intel
Processor Speed 1.67 GHz 2 GHz
Motherboard   
Bus Speed 167 MHz 667 MHz
Display   
Display Tech TFT Active Matrix WXGA+ TFT Active Matrix
Display Size   What is "Display Size"? 17 in. 13.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors) 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1440 x 900 1280 x 800
Technical Features   
Security Features   What is "Security Features"? Kensington Lock Slot Kensington Lock Slot
Expansion Ports   What is "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) 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • RJ-45 (NIC) • Mini-DVI
Expandability   What is "Expandability"? 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot Unknown
Special Features Unknown Integrated Video Camera • Remote Control • MagSafe Power Adapter Port
Hard Drive   
Hard Drive Capacity 100 GB 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5,400 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Ultra ATA Serial ATA
Memory   
Installed RAM 512 MB 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 333 MB 2 GB
RAM Speed 2048 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB 2048 KB
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   What is "CD / DVD Type"? DVD±RW/CD-RW DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD+R) • 8x (DVD-R) 24x (CD) • 4x (DVD+R) • 4x (DVD-R)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed Unknown 10x (CD-RW) • 4x (DVD+RW) • 4x (DVD-RW)
Video   
Graphic Processor   What is "Graphic Processor"? ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Installed Video Memory 128 MB 64 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4 Unknown
Max. Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1200
Audio   
Audio Input Type Line In (3.5mm) Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s) Headphones • Sound card • Speaker(s)
Modem   
Modem Type Fax / Modem Unknown
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.92 Unknown
Networking   
Networking Type   What is "Networking Type"? Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g • AirPort Extreme
Battery   
Battery Technology Lithium ion Lithium polymer
Battery Run Time 4.5 Hours 6 Hours
Dimensions   
Depth 10.2 in. 8.92 in.
Height 1 in. 1.08 in.
Width 15.4 in. 12.78 in.
Weight 6.9 lb. 5.2 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Input Method Keyboard • Keypad • Trackpad Keyboard • Trackpad
Exterior Color Unknown White
Release Date Unknown May, 2006
UPC 718908926352 885909084715
Product ID 23680204 32519817
 
Product Reviews
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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M9689LL/A) Mac Notebook
4.5/5 stars
7 reviews
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Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook
4.5/5 stars
23 reviews

Extremely Reliable

by pspenguin , Mar 27, 2007
Pros: Extremely reliable; large screen; awesome design; speedy; fantastic customer service.
Cons: Large screen size taxes portability and battery life; expensive repairs; high heat on base.
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.
This reviewer recommends this product.
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...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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Excellent Apple (and Windows) performance now at a reasonable price

by josheya , Jul 29, 2006
Pros: Great performance, battery life, top-notch hardware, good value - lots of features for your money
Cons: Easily scratches, no PCMCIA expansion, sleeps when lid closed
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a high performance, light-weight notebook with excellent battery efficiency, that runs both OSX and WindowsXP, and doesn't cost a fortune, the MacBook won't disappoint.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Product Specifications:
MacBook 13.3" screen, 60gb hard drive, 512mb DDR2 RAM, 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, DVD/RW burner.

Introduction:
This is my very first Apple notebook computer. I have owned an iMac for a couple of...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

If you love your ipod . . .

by p14001 , Nov 16, 2006
Pros: Excellent software. Good machine for home users looking to get rid of their PC.
Cons: No word processor included with software package. Support is TERRIBLE.
The Bottom Line: READ Apple's support and warranty policy before you buy. Are you read to fix it yourself?
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: READ TO THE END OF THIS REVIEW FOR IMPORTANT UPDATE - this computer WOULD be a 5-star item if not for Apple's shady practices re: phone support.

If you love your ipod then you will love this laptop!

I spent years and years using...
Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  
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