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Compare Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M8793LL/A) Mac Notebook to Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook

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Product Description   
 
Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from... More
Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the world's best high-performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from Microsoft Office to Final Cut Pro and Adobe Photoshop. It also connects to just about anything, from wireless networks to digital cameras and the stunning Apple Cinema Display. Truly a study in contrasts, the PowerBook G4 gives you a gorgeous wide screen and up to 5 hours of battery life in an unrivaled 1-inch-thin titanium design that weighs as little as 5.4 pounds.??With a PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine for an extra performance boost - the PowerBook G4 is a truly powerful and portable computer. For superior performance in graphic design work, DVD movie playback, and 3D gaming, the PowerBook G4 features the ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics processor with up to 64MB of DDR SDRAM. Complementing this performance platform is Mac OS X - a super modern operating system that combines the power ... 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 M8793LL/A MA255LL/A
Key Features   
Processor   What is "Processor"? PowerPC G4 1 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 Apple MacOS X 10.4
Processor   
Processor Type   What is "Processor Type"? PowerPC G4 Core Duo
Processor Manufacturer Motorola Intel
Processor Speed 1 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 Unknown 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 1.1 • 2 x IEEE 1394a (FireWire) • VGA out • S-Video out • TV Out (RCA) 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 60 GB 60 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 4,200 RPM 5,400 RPM
Storage Controller Type IDE Serial ATA
Memory   
Installed RAM 512 MB 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 1 GB 2 GB
RAM Speed 333 MHz 667 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 1024 KB 2048 KB
CD / DVD   
CD / DVD Type   What is "CD / DVD Type"? CD-RW/DVD-R DVD±RW/CD-RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) • 6x (DVD) 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 2x (DVD) • 8x (CD) 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"? NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Installed Video Memory 64 MB 64 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4 Unknown
Max. Video Resolution 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1200
Audio   
Audio Input Type Microphone Line In (3.5mm) • Microphone
Audio Output Type Sound card 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"? Network Adapter Bluetooth • Network Adapter • Integrated Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth • Ethernet • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet • IEEE 802.11g 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 1.02 in. 1.08 in.
Width 15.44 in. 12.78 in.
Weight 6.84 lb. 5.2 lb.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Input Method Keyboard • Trackpad Keyboard • Trackpad
Exterior Color Titanium White
Release Date January, 2003 May, 2006
UPC 718908429945 885909084715
Product ID 20658850 32519817
 
Product Reviews
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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M8793LL/A) Mac Notebook
4/5 stars
21 reviews
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Apple MacBook 13.1 in. (MA255LL/A) Mac Notebook
4.5/5 stars
23 reviews

Updated: My 17-inch PowerBook Experience, and Using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for Video Editing

by dekudekuplex , Jul 22, 2003
Pros: runs MacOS X 10.2 Jaguar, fast, powerful, user-friendly, fun to use, aesthetically gifted
Cons: expensive (but worth the price)
The Bottom Line: This laptop is ideal for power users who do anything design-related, and for students or programmers who used to work in UNIX, but would prefer a more user-friendly interface.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Prior to this, I had written an earlier review that discussed the pros and cons of using the 17-inch PowerBook G4 for video editing (Part II of this one), but in this revised edition, I have added additional material discussing the process leading...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Amazing desktop replacement

by openroad , Dec 1, 2003
Pros: Fast, stylish and attractive, gorgeous screen, powerful enough to function as a desktop replacement.
Cons: Expensive, scratches easily, on the large side for true "laptop" use.
The Bottom Line: A trendy, attractive, functional, high-speed laptop with a full complement of software. For a light-yet-portable desktop replacement, or a high-powered portable video/audio system, look no further than Apple's 17"Powerbook!
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: System Specs

Processor: 1GHZ PowerPC
Ram: 512MB
Display: 17" (1440 x 900)
Hard Drive: 60GB
Optional Drive: CDR/DVDR Superdrive
Network Adapters: 10/100 & Gigabyte...
Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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