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Apple PowerBook G4 17 in. (M8793LL/A) Mac Notebook

 
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  • Processor: PowerPC G4 1 GHz
  • Installed Memory: 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
  • Display: 17 in. TFT Active Matrix
  • Operating System: Apple MacOS X
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20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

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

Date of Review:  Jul 22, 2003
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.
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...
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  5.0

by: dekudekuplex
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
runs MacOS X 10.2 Jaguar, fast,...
Cons
expensive (but worth the price)
 
20 out of 20 people found this review helpful.

Amazing desktop replacement

Date of Review:  Dec 1, 2003
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!
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 Ethernet Ports, Airport Extreme WiFi Wireless...
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  5.0

by: openroad
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Fast, stylish and attractive, gorgeous...
Cons
Expensive, scratches easily, on the...
 
18 out of 18 people found this review helpful.

THE sexiest laptop available!

Date of Review:  Jan 18, 2004
The Bottom Line: If you want large resolution in the sexiest package that will allow you to do anything from video to chat... this is THE machine.
Review: Many know Apple as a company that makes computers that "creative types" use. Very true. It has been that way due to specific programs originally being only available for the Mac. Time have changed. With OSX (Operating System version 10) things are...
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  5.0

by: motomille
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Sexy, 17" screen, DVD/CD burner,...
Cons
Big, big and big... may have a issue...
 
15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.

How to Make Geeks Gasp, the Story of my 17" Powerbook G4

Date of Review:  May 28, 2003
The Bottom Line: Probably the best portable on the market today. Features that rival that of many desktops in a notebook that pushes the boundries of size.
Review: There are two basic types of computer users out there.

There are ones who memorize technical jargon and numbers, know what they mean, and can recite them like a sports buff giving batting averages.

Then there are users like me,...
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  5.0

by: jestmeister
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Display size, thin, quiet, Mac OS X
Cons
It's still a PC world. Heat.
 
11 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

PowerBook 17-Inch: First Impressions

Date of Review:  Apr 13, 2003
The Bottom Line: If you need a desktop replacement caliber machine or a large LCD monitor than you have to consider the PB17. It is big and can have two browser windows side-by-side.
Review: After spending two days with my new PowerBook 17-Inch I am finally starting to get used to it. A good friend of mine named Nuggets got bragging rights by getting his 17 first told me that "at first I thought it was too big." I have to concur. When...
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  5.0

by: powerpage
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Massive 1440 X 900 pixel 17-inch LCD...
Cons
Difficult to find accessories, screen...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Great Laptop, When it is not being fixed...

Date of Review:  May 21, 2004
The Bottom Line: Great computer, but buyer beware...
Review: My first mac was a 512e, and have had plenty since. I really like the new aluminum PowerBooks. The new operating system is so much better than anything else available. The ease of use is incredible and for me it does everything well, and there is...
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  3.0

by: leepinions
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Nice design, great operating system,...
Cons
Quality issues with the screen, not the...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

Pretty to look at, BADLY designed, FREQUENT REPAIRS NECESSARY, Ice cold "customer relations" rep

Date of Review:  Apr 16, 2004
The Bottom Line: Find another option. These laptops are too expensive to have to deal w/keyboards that scratch screens, flimsy hardware/parts, the constant need for repairs, and unresponsive Apple "customer relations" reps.
Review: I have had my Powerbook G4 for a year, and had numerous problems. Immediately upon receiving it, it was missing one of its little rubber feet. Not a huge deal, but it took about 3 weeks to get a replacement mailed to me.

Another problem,...
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  1.0

by: jesswick
Recommended to buy: No

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Big bright screen, silver case is...
Cons
Frequent repairs necessary, multiple...
 
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful.

The Most Durable, Stylish, Reliable, Powerful Portable You Can Own

Date of Review:  Oct 17, 2004
The Bottom Line: Get a Macintosh if you are considering buying a new computer. They look great, run great, and have almost NO PROBLEMS EVER. The extra money is WELL worth it.
Review: I just finished my senior year at high school, and like every other excited freshman entering college, I needed a reliable portable computer to bring with me. For the last 10 years or so, I have always used Windows computers, because they're the...
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  5.0

by: xsprngx
Recommended to buy: Yes

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Durable, Reliable, Stable, Innovative,...
Cons
more expensive, technically less...
 
15 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Could it be any bigger?

Date of Review:  Mar 15, 2003
The Bottom Line: If you dont own an apple, this would be great to have as your first. But be ready for some getting used to, especially cost of windows comparable software.
Review: So I finally received my Apple powerbook. ALthough the waiting was difficult, it was well worth it. THe 17" screen is so beautiful and bright! I have never seen a screen as great.

Now lets see, this being my first apple it took a bit of...
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  5.0

by: methad
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
elegant design. Its an Apple!...
Cons
DIfficulty setting up the airport...
 
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.

My very first computer!

Date of Review:  Jan 27, 2005
The Bottom Line: For first computer users get a P.C., it maybe harder to learn at first but will last a long time. Mine lasted about an hour till it broke.
Review: Wow, i just received my very first computer just after a fun summer. A powerbook g-4 of course i bought it from an apple authorized dealer, recommended from a mac-head friend. I also purchased a ipod (40 GB) for my music gigs, and consolidating my...
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  1.0

by: i-cream
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
the appearance, the ipod. the hype.
Cons
Poor design, bad customer service, too...
 

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