Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M8981LL/A (1.25-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive)

Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2

 
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Product Description:

If you're one of those people who simply want it all, look no further than the new 15-inch PowerBook G4. Just over an inch thin, weighing only 5.6 pounds, and sporting a 15.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen display, this system incorporates all the best performance features of the PowerBook line tucked neatly into a sleek aluminum design.Built-in antennas make wireless networking a snap. With an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an 802.11g wireless network at speeds up to five times faster than conventional Wi-Fi networks. Integrated Bluetooth technology extends your wireless capabilities with cable-free connections to the ever-growing roster of Bluetooth-enabled devices, including Apple's new wireless mouse and keyboard. The wired world is easily accommodated by a suite of high-speed digital connections, including Gigabit Ethernet, DVI, FireWire 800, and USB 2.0.With its intelligent combination of features, the 15-inch PowerBook gives you the freedom to edit video, deliver presentations, or analyze data on the go - in short, to get your work done, anywhere.
Product Details
  • BatteryType: Lithium Ion
  • Binding: Personal Computers
  • Brand: Apple
  • ComputerHardwareType: Notebook Computer
  • CPUManufacturer: IBM
  • CPUType: PowerPC G4
  • DataLinkProtocol: Ethernet
  • DisplayColorSupport: 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • EAN: 0718908481066
  • FloppyDiskDriveDescription: None
  • GraphicsDescription: ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 with AGP 4x
  • HardDiskInterface: Ultra ATA
  • HardwarePlatform: Mac
  • IncludedSoftware: Mac OS X Panther v10.3, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife, Filemaker Pro 6 Trial, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office v., X Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Zinio Reader, Developer Tools, and Apple Hardware Test, 30 days free Internet through Earthlink
  • KeyboardDescription: Full-sized keyboard with 78 keys, including 12 function key, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad, illuminated with ambient light sensor
  • Label: Apple Computer
  • Manufacturer: Apple Computer
  • MemorySlotsAvailable: 2
  • Model: M8981LL/A
  • ModemDescription: 56 Kbps
  • MPN: C39598
  • NativeResolution: 1280-by-854
  • NetworkInterfaceDescription: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps/1000Base-T Gbps Ethernet
  • OperatingSystem: Apple MacOS X
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • Platform: Mac OS X
  • ProcessorCount: 1
  • ProductGroup: Personal Computer
  • ProductTypeName: NOTEBOOK_COMPUTER
  • Publisher: Apple Computer
  • RemovableStorage: None
  • SpecialFeatures: 802.11g, Bluetooth 1.1, Built-in 54-Mbps Airport Extreme wireless networking
  • Studio: Apple Computer
  • SystemMemoryType: DDR SDRAM
  • UPC: 718908481066
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Customer Reviews

macbook pro2008-08-29
so far so good. just wish apple had changed the actual design of the product a little to differ from the old. so this new laptop looks just like my old one...kind of takes away from showing off something new when it looks exactly the same.

great flat screen though...seems sharper than the older version. and the remote control feature is awesome!
Like driving BMW2004-07-05
Like it or not, I've used Windows/PC for the past 12 years. Macintosh occasionally appealed to me, but I didn't get it partly because it's expensive, partly because of compatibility. At work and at home, I owned: Dell Inspiron, Thinkpad, Dell/HP Desktops, running Windows 98/2000/XP. Also I tinkered with Sun workstations running UNIX (I'm an EE guy and have a respect for UNIX).
After 12 years of Microsoft (and blue screens), I made a bold switch to Apple Powerbook 15" with 1.5GHz/512RAM/80Gb, and I'm so happy with this system that even 5 stars are not high enough.

- The sleek aluminum chassis and the wide screen generate Wow! effect.
- This 15" machine is lighter than my old Dell laptop.
- It's very quiet during operation, but the bottom side may occasionally become hot.
- The keyboard has a good depth and touch, and the backlit keyboard is simply cool.
- Using the built-in microphone, you can play the bundled 3-D chess game via OS X's voice-recognition. Isn't that futuristic?

About software compatibility (from EE guy's viewpoint):
- MS Office 2004 for Mac became my favorite patch of programs. Even better than the XP version - a very important factor in my decision to switch.
- Math tools, especially Mathematica 5 and Matlab, run well on Mac.
- Favorite design tools, Adobe Photoshop and Carrara 3, work well. After all, Mac was built for them.

- There are tons of open source programs you can use: GIMP, A/G BLAST, ...
- Some layout and CAD tools are not compatible. I have to use old PC. For those number-crunching jobs, however, I don't use laptop anyhow.

As much as I enjoy steering this elegant silver machine, I love to navigate through the Mac OS X. As Sun's Bill Joy said during an interview, "Mac OS X is rock solid". I like the idea of using UNIX commands on my Mac, although I can do everything with the user-friendly Mac interface.

Yes, Powerbook is more expensive compared with Dell and other PCs, but you get what you pay for: top-quality components, futuristic functionality, eye-catching design, and the enormous joy of owning a rock-solid elegant machine (like BMW!). You'll definitely like this one!

Tough laptop!2004-06-01
My PowerBook has been accidentally dropped twice. The first time it fell from a table as my kids were watching a DVD movie from the laptop. The second time my carrying fell from a reception counter. The PowerBook is still running as if nothing had happened.
Nice looks, but don't look at the price2004-05-16
I switched from Apple to Centrino because it cost half as much and the battery lasted twice as long. Now I really like Apple just fine, but I can't see spending more money to get a slower computer. In fact almost all notebooks are made buy the same few companies, so why does Apple charge more? I guess if people will pay it, Apple will charge it.
Awesome!2004-05-10
This is awesome! I replaced my desktop with this feature-rich laptop and love it. The wide screen is perfect for watching DVDs and the design is stunning. The best part about it is OS X. Very stable and much more intuitive than it's Windows counterpart. I can't think of one bad thing to say about this laptop. Yes, it costs more than your average laptop, but it packs many more features. Worth every bit of the money.
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