Apple 17-inch PowerBook G4

Intro: This configuration of the Apple 17-inch is a 6.8-pound, mainstream consumer notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $830.Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.Powered by the PowerPC G4 CPU.Features ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics with 64MB of video memory.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 17-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a screen size is $1,615.Also, this notebook has 1440 x 900 native screen resolution, which is considerably higher than some similarly priced notebooks.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a native screen resolution is $1,685.

Weaker Features: Only has a PowerPC G4 processor, which is somewhat less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the ASUSTek Asus F3E-A1, a 6.6-pound notebook at around $915, has a Core 2 Duo processor.Also, this notebook has only 512 MB RAM, which is considerably less than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Acer Aspire 7520-5185, a 7.5-pound notebook at around $785, has 3 GB RAM.

Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.Enjoy movies while in transit with this laptop's DVD player.Share images through the mail: put them on a disc with the CD burner in this notebook.Comes with office-grade word processing software -- capable of producing all the complex documents you may need to publish.With 64MB of dedicated video RAM, this machine will do quite well compared to most other notebooks, when it comes to multimedia applications and games.Use the bundled video software to direct movies uploaded from a digital videocam.Also, this notebook comes packaged with photo editing software to help you select, crop, and print the photographs from your digital camera.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this notebook has good features for the money.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest notebook needs.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

• Manufacturer: Apple
• Part number: M9110LL/A

• General

• Recommended Use Small business, Corporate business
• System Type Notebook
• Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
• Width 15.4 in
• Depth 10.2 in
• Height 1 in
• Weight 6.8 lbs
• Localization English / United States
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
• Screen type Wide-screen

• Processor

• Processor Motorola PowerPC G4 1.33 GHz
• Data bus speed 167 MHz

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 512 KB

• RAM

• Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
• Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
• Memory specification compliance PC2700

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
• Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
• Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
• Max Altitude Operating 9840 ft

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type IDE

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 80 GB
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type CD-RW / DVD-R - Integrated
• CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
• CD / DVD write speed 16x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
• CD / DVD rewrite speed 4x

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

• Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
• Widescreen Display Yes

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 AGP 4x
• Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 64 MB

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio Input Microphone

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 1.1

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 1 ( 0 ) x AirPort Extreme
• Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Display / video - Composite video output, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included Modem cable, DVI-VGA adapter, S-Video - composite adapter
• Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Keyboard light, Ambient light sensor

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 65 Watt

• Battery

• Technology Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1
• Battery capacity 58 Wh
• Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 90 days, Limited warranty - 1 year

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.3
• Software Apple iPhoto, GraphicConverter, EarthLink TotalAccess, Apple Sherlock, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple iSync, Apple QuickTime, Apple Safari, Art Directors Toolkit, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iChat, Apple DVD Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, OmniOutliner, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Microsoft Office v. X Test Drive, FAXstf, Apple iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple iDVD, OmniGraffle, Drivers & Utilities, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition

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• Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7

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