Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M8981LL/A (1.25-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD-R/CD-RW Drive) | 
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| Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
Buy Used: $997.77
Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 147
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Apple MacOS X
CPU Manufacturer: IBM
CPU Speed: 1.25
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 167
System Memory: 512
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Keyboard: Full-sized keyboard with 78 keys, including 12 function key, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad, illuminated with ambient light sensor
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 80
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 with AGP 4x
Graphics RAM: 64
Native Resolution: 1280-by-854
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps/1000Base-T Gbps Ethernet
Free Memory Slots: 2
Includes Software: 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
Display Size: 15.2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.3
Dimensions (in): 18.3 x 6.9 x 13.9
802.11g, Bluetooth 1.1, Built-in 54-Mbps Airport Extreme wireless networking
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: C39598
Model: M8981LL/A
UPC: 718908481066
EAN: 0718908481066
ASIN: B0000D8DKT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Used-Very Nice. Comes with Ac Adapter, OS 10.4 and Three Month Warranty back by Mac-Pro Systems. Ready to Ship!
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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.
Amazon.com Product Description
Though Apple's new 17-inch PowerBook G4 rates as its finest notebook ever and one of the most sophisticated portable computers in history, this model, the considerably more affordable 15-inch PowerBook G4 M8981LL/A, is not far off the pace of its big brother. While it sports a smaller display, a slightly slower processor, and a more compact profile, this 15-inch PowerBook nevertheless incorporates all the other amenities that make its 17-inch sibling so desirable. Driving the 15-inch PowerBook G4 M8981LL/A is a fast PowerPC G4 processor running at 1.33 GHz and featuring 512 KB Level 2 cache for rapid retrieval of recently accessed data. Apple has added 512 MB of ultra-fast PC2700 (333 MHz) DDR SDRAM memory (upgradeable to 2 full GB) and an ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 graphics processor with 64 MB dedicated video memory, thus ensuring smooth operation during high-demand tasks such as 3-D games, 3-D drawing and multitasking. This high-speed architecture continues throughout the unit, where you'll find connectivity options such a standard FireWire interface, an ultra-fast Apple-designed FireWire 800 port, two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports, integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet, 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme wireless, and built-in Bluetooth for the new breed of cordless digital peripherals. Storage facilities include a spacious ATA/100 80 GB hard disk and a versatile DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive through which you can burn audio CDs, backup critical and write DVD-R discs at 2X speed. Visually, the aluminum alloy-clad 15-inch PowerBook G4 M8981LL/A is as dramatic as it is functional. Sporting a 15.2-inch (diagonal) display capable of 1280 by 854 resolution, the unit is nevertheless surprisingly thin and lightweight at 13.7 by 9.5 by 1 inch and just 5.6 pounds. Other unique perks include a tap/double tap/drag trackpad, a convenient backlit keyboard for low-light situations, and a DVI output for efficient digital interfacing with LCD monitors. Battery life is estimated at an admirable 4.5 hours under ideal conditions.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 31 more reviews...
 macbook pro August 29, 2008
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 BMW July 5, 2004
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
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! June 1, 2004
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 price May 16, 2004
3 out of 17 found this review helpful
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! May 10, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
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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