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zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple 17-inch PowerBook G4
Comments:
This PowerBook is the lightest fully loaded desktop-replacement notebook ever--certainly worth its high cost.
This PowerBook is the lightest fully loaded desktop-replacement notebook ever--certainly worth its high cost.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple Powerbook 12": Pretty and light
Comments:
Apple's tiniest notebook is a little heavy and a little light on features, but it's so pretty and small.
Apple's tiniest notebook is a little heavy and a little light on features, but it's so pretty and small.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4
Comments:
Apple's petite 12 inch PowerBook gets a boost of power and a few new features. Pound for pound, it's the best PowerBook.
Apple's petite 12 inch PowerBook gets a boost of power and a few new features. Pound for pound, it's the best PowerBook.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz, 512MB, 15.2-inch TFT)
Comments:
The aluminium notebook from Cupertino gets an update, including a faster DVD burner, processor and graphics.
The aluminium notebook from Cupertino gets an update, including a faster DVD burner, processor and graphics.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, SuperDrive)
Comments:
Though pricier than the 12-inch iBook G4 and some comparable PC laptops, the 12-inch PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software, and killer design will overjoy intermediate and advanced mobile users.
Though pricier than the 12-inch iBook G4 and some comparable PC laptops, the 12-inch PowerBook G4's performance, solid set of features and software, and killer design will overjoy intermediate and advanced mobile users.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1GHz, 17-inch TFT)
Comments:
The 17-inch PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model.
The 17-inch PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
First Take: Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz; 512MB; 15.2-inch TFT)
Comments:
On paper, Apple's new 15-inch PowerBook bears all the hallmarks of great mobile gaming platform.
On paper, Apple's new 15-inch PowerBook bears all the hallmarks of great mobile gaming platform.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Apple switches on PowerBook cuts
Comments:
Apple Computer has cut the price of its 12-inch and 15-inch PowerBooks in a push to make notebook computers a larger part of its business.
Apple Computer has cut the price of its 12-inch and 15-inch PowerBooks in a push to make notebook computers a larger part of its business.
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
First Take: Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4
Comments:
We take an early look at Apple's shiny new aluminium-encased PowerBook.
We take an early look at Apple's shiny new aluminium-encased PowerBook.
personal computer world Professional Review.
Apple Powerbook G4
Comments:
Review Verdict: Apple has packed a remarkable amount into its latest Powerbook
Review Verdict: Apple has packed a remarkable amount into its latest Powerbook
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast; plenty of memory and excellent connectivity
Cons: Size
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 12"
Comments:
Review Verdict: A PowerBook that is both big on looks and extra features.
Review Verdict: A PowerBook that is both big on looks and extra features.
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact, lightweight design.Built-in Bluetooth, FireWire and networking. Bad points:Expensive.Small screen means you'll need to squint. Overall:A nicely designed and highly portable notebook.
Cons: Apple 0800 039 1010
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The PowerBook hasn't been drastically overhauled, but it remains as one of the best options on the market for either Home or Office use. Be prepared to pay for it though.
Review Verdict: The PowerBook hasn't been drastically overhauled, but it remains as one of the best options on the market for either Home or Office use. Be prepared to pay for it though.
QuickTake:
Pros: Lightweight and slim for such a powerful machine, sleek silver finish looks great, responsive and backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi, wide range of ports
Cons: Expensive, average battery life
pcanswers.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook 15-inch G4
Comments:
Amidst the sea of Windows-compatible laptops, the Apple is nothing ifnot distinctive. Still a darling of the publishing industry, Applecomputers have a reputation for ease of use and reliability
Review Verdict: Excellent machines, but not as good as the new Intel models
Amidst the sea of Windows-compatible laptops, the Apple is nothing ifnot distinctive. Still a darling of the publishing industry, Applecomputers have a reputation for ease of use and reliability
Review Verdict: Excellent machines, but not as good as the new Intel models
QuickTake:
Pros: Stock 512MB of RAM (finally!), Good speed boosts, Backlit keyboard, New scrolling feature on trackpad
Cons: Intel machines are faster
machome.com Professional Review.
15" PowerBook G4 SuperDrive
Comments:
The new PowerBook offers more than just a processor upgrade
The new PowerBook offers more than just a processor upgrade
QuickTake:
Pros: Faster and less expensive than the last rev, 8x SuperDrive, useful new technologies like Bluetooth 2.0, iLife '05 included.
Cons: Only modestly faster than the last model.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (12in., SuperDrive) review
Comments:
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.
Review 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...
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.
Review 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...
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent design, Good productivity performance, Solid set of features and connections, Great speakers, Killer software bundle
Cons: Lacks external volume and multimedia controls, Just average battery life, Free phone support lasts just 90 days
macworld.com Professional Review.
First Look: PowerBook G4s
Comments:
The newly revised PowerBook line sports the same look as before. But Henry Norr reports that Apple's pro laptops continue to deliver strong performance while adding several significant technologies under the hood.
Review Verdict: But my main Mac is an iBook, one that's just a few months short of its fourth birthday, and I'm starting to wonder when to spring for something better. I've mostly been thinking about a current iBook, but I'll confess that I've always been a little suscep
The newly revised PowerBook line sports the same look as before. But Henry Norr reports that Apple's pro laptops continue to deliver strong performance while adding several significant technologies under the hood.
Review Verdict: But my main Mac is an iBook, one that's just a few months short of its fourth birthday, and I'm starting to wonder when to spring for something better. I've mostly been thinking about a current iBook, but I'll confess that I've always been a little suscep
macworld.com Professional Review.
No Big Changes, But Many Small Improvements
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Enormous screen; roomy hard drive; improved SuperDrive, trackpad, backlighting, and Bluetooth; advanced port options; reduced price.
Cons: Too big and heavy for comfortable travel.
macworld.com Professional Review.
Screen improvements mean better value with latest laptops
Comments:
The latest improvements to the PowerBook line are hardly revolutionary, but they're all welcome. If you can afford it and don't mind its size, the 17-inch model remains the best portable computer money can buy.
Review Verdict: The most noticeable advance in both the flagship 17-inch PowerBook G4 and the popular 15-inch version is higher screen resolution. The 17-inch model ($2,499) now displays 1,680 by 1,050 pixels, up from 1,440 by 900 pixels-a 36 percent increase in the amou
The latest improvements to the PowerBook line are hardly revolutionary, but they're all welcome. If you can afford it and don't mind its size, the 17-inch model remains the best portable computer money can buy.
Review Verdict: The most noticeable advance in both the flagship 17-inch PowerBook G4 and the popular 15-inch version is higher screen resolution. The 17-inch model ($2,499) now displays 1,680 by 1,050 pixels, up from 1,440 by 900 pixels-a 36 percent increase in the amou
QuickTake:
Pros: Classic design; complete feature set; huge screen, now with higher resolution; huge hard drive.
Cons: No increase in performance; higher resolution may make on-screen objects too small for some users; large size can be a problem in some situations.
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple 17in G4 PowerBook
Comments:
The Flagship Apple laptop
Review Verdict: Apples are a religion and lifestyle statement, you either want one and can pay its price tag or you can't. If you can, here it is.
The Flagship Apple laptop
Review Verdict: Apples are a religion and lifestyle statement, you either want one and can pay its price tag or you can't. If you can, here it is.
QuickTake:
Pros: Screen size, design
Cons: The price
maxpc.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple Powerbook G4 17-inch
Comments:
Can Apple's largest PowerBook pass itself off as a portable computer?
Review Verdict: The PowerBook G4 17-inch is admittedly a very expensive piece of kit. However, it does offer desktop performance in a package that's not too unwiedly or heavy. If you need portability then this is about as powerful and compact as it gets. It beats the pan
Can Apple's largest PowerBook pass itself off as a portable computer?
Review Verdict: The PowerBook G4 17-inch is admittedly a very expensive piece of kit. However, it does offer desktop performance in a package that's not too unwiedly or heavy. If you need portability then this is about as powerful and compact as it gets. It beats the pan
QuickTake:
Pros: It really can replace a desktop machine, Great video options, Superb aspect ratio
Cons: Limited battery life, It's very big, Sluggish SuperDrive
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple 15in. PowerBook G4
Comments:
The aluminium 15in. PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk.
Review Verdict: The aluminium 15in. PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk...
The aluminium 15in. PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk.
Review Verdict: The aluminium 15in. PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk...
QuickTake:
Pros: Bluetooth enabled, Easy setup, Excellent keyboard and mouse, Innovative MediaPad, Stylish., Thin and light, Big wide-screen display, Backlit keyboard, Integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi networking, Includes DVI and analogue outputs.
Cons: Extremely expensive, MediaPad is a bit awkward to hold and use., Shorter battery life than predecessor, Runs hot, Free phone support lasts only 90 days.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4
Comments:
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.
Review Verdict: Dell has joined the ranks of manufacturers who use desktop Pentium 4 chips in their notebooks. Like others in its class, the SmartPC 250N offers excellent performance at an attractive price... Read Full Review.
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.
Review Verdict: Dell has joined the ranks of manufacturers who use desktop Pentium 4 chips in their notebooks. Like others in its class, the SmartPC 250N offers excellent performance at an attractive price... Read Full Review.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good price, Fast at running both mainstream and content-creation-type applications.
Cons: Bulky and heavy, Moderate 3D graphics performance.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (1GHz, 17in. TFT)
Comments:
The 17in. PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model.
Review Verdict: The 17in. PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model...
The 17in. PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model.
Review Verdict: The 17in. PowerBook is sexy, and it comes with great extras, but it's not much faster than the Titanium model...
QuickTake:
Pros: Backlit keyboard lights up automatically in low light, DVD-burning SuperDrive fitted as standard, Built-in 802.11g and Bluetooth networking, Attractive design, Solid keyboard.
Cons: Doesn't outperform 15in. Titanium model, Awkward shape limits portability, Weak standard warranty.
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple PowerBook G4 (867MHz, 12.1in. TFT)
Comments:
The 12in. PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features and performance.
Review Verdict: The 12in. PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features and performance...
The 12in. PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features and performance.
Review Verdict: The 12in. PowerBook G4 is the easiest Mac to carry around and serves up an excellent balance of price, features and performance...
QuickTake:
Pros: Keyboard is superior to that of the iBook and previous PowerBook G4, Top-notch display, Solid performance, Built-in Bluetooth, Attractive design.
Cons: No PC Card slot, Heavy compared to some 12in. PC notebooks, RAM expandable to only 640MB, Weak standard warranty.
digicamera.com Professional Review.
Digital Camera
Comments:
Its a mixed blessing, really. Ill miss that cool grey titanium shell, a design move that turned the laptop world on its ear two years ago. But it was inevitable that the 15" model would join its 12" and 17" siblings in the robust new aluminum enclosure, a
Review Verdict: Need the perfect backup drive? Check out the beautifully designed Mercury 80GB FireWire drive from Other World Computing, ($299, www.macsales.com) a sleek, acrylic-encased 2.5" drive that is ultra-quiet and conveniently powered from your FireWire port. Th
Its a mixed blessing, really. Ill miss that cool grey titanium shell, a design move that turned the laptop world on its ear two years ago. But it was inevitable that the 15" model would join its 12" and 17" siblings in the robust new aluminum enclosure, a
Review Verdict: Need the perfect backup drive? Check out the beautifully designed Mercury 80GB FireWire drive from Other World Computing, ($299, www.macsales.com) a sleek, acrylic-encased 2.5" drive that is ultra-quiet and conveniently powered from your FireWire port. Th
pcplus.co.uk Professional Review.
PC Plus review: Apple 17in Powerbook G4
Comments:
The PowerBook's main claim to fame is still its looks.
The PowerBook's main claim to fame is still its looks.
computerarts.co.uk Professional Review.
Apple Powerbook G4 17-inch
Comments:
Can Apple's largest PowerBook pass itself off as a portable computer?
Review Verdict: The PowerBook G4 17-inch is admittedly a very expensive piece of kit. However, it does offer desktop performance in a package that's not too unwiedly or heavy. If you need portability then this is about as powerful and compact as it gets. It beats the pan
Can Apple's largest PowerBook pass itself off as a portable computer?
Review Verdict: The PowerBook G4 17-inch is admittedly a very expensive piece of kit. However, it does offer desktop performance in a package that's not too unwiedly or heavy. If you need portability then this is about as powerful and compact as it gets. It beats the pan
QuickTake:
Pros: It really can replace a desktop machineGreat video optionsSuperb aspect ratio
Cons: Limited battery lifeIt's very bigSluggish SuperDrive
computerarts.co.uk Professional Review.
PowerBook 15-inch
Comments:
Apple's 15-incher finally gets an update - the new release is both portable and powerful
Review Verdict: The 15-inch PowerBook is a fantastic laptop for Mac-based designers. More portable than the 17-inch, better specs and bigger than the 12-inch, this fast machine will be snapped up by art directors and designers everywhere
Apple's 15-incher finally gets an update - the new release is both portable and powerful
Review Verdict: The 15-inch PowerBook is a fantastic laptop for Mac-based designers. More portable than the 17-inch, better specs and bigger than the 12-inch, this fast machine will be snapped up by art directors and designers everywhere
QuickTake:
Pros: Great designGood graphics cardExcellent connectivity
Cons: A little slow to boot up
hardwarezone.com Professional Review.
Apple 17-inch PowerBook G4
Comments:
Here's a good look at a piece of handsome looking hardware that is not only functional but also extremely easy to master. It's high time for Windows users to stamp the myths of it just being an eye-candy or a hard-to-grasp system once and for all.
Here's a good look at a piece of handsome looking hardware that is not only functional but also extremely easy to master. It's high time for Windows users to stamp the myths of it just being an eye-candy or a hard-to-grasp system once and for all.
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