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Summary: ...
Review: I got this because I thought is would be durable. I was very wrong. It has problems with the paint bubbling up and falling off of the front. ... I have never gotten an apple that did not have major hardware issues. ... The software is really rockin, but this version of the powerbook has more than one problem... Check the review sites ... for all the gory details. Then get a G4 tower or an IMac maybe? Good luck with your purchase. The new powerbooks are alumimim and so should not have this problem. ...
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Summary: A great laptop
Review: I had considered the iBook, but the added value of the G4 and big screen make this discontinued PowerBook a great value. The ATI 7500 graphics card in this is not the ATI 9000 model in the latest Powerbooks, but this doesn't have a big speed impact unless you use lots of video editing software. I'm using the Powerbook for multi-track audio recording with Emagic's Logic. This laptop has enough power for that and all my other apps. I do recommend more ram though if you are running complex music sequencing, video, or photo editing. I added an additional 512 MB .
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Summary: Great Value!
Review: I had considered the iBook, but the added value of the G4 and big screen make this discontinued PowerBook a great value. The ATI 7500 graphics card in this is not the ATI 9000 model in the latest Powerbooks, but this doesn't have a big speed impact unless you use lots of video editing software. I'm using the Powerbook for multi-track audio recording with Emagic's Logic. This laptop has enough power for that and all my other apps. I do recommend more ram though if you are running complex music sequencing, video, or photo editing. I added an additional 512 MB .
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Summary: A great laptop
Review: I have had this laptop for about 9 months. I absolutely love this computer. It replaced my old G3 laptop that was much slower and was starting to get long in the tooth. I use it for powerpoint presentations at scientific conferences and it is very fast and compatable with LCD projectors.
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Summary: Great desktop replacement
Review: I just picked up my first Apple computer after 20 years of working on PC's. I decided on the Powerbook after studying notebooks based on Windows as well as OS X. I kept coming back to the Apple's due to the quality and features. After my first day on my Powerbook I'm not disapointed. The screen is beautiful and the quality of the notebook is top notch. Compared to the quality of PC notebooks the Apple's stand above the rest. I'm still getting use to where everything is located but over time I'm sure it will be as comfortable as working on my Windows machine. I also purchased the Airport wireless so I could surf the internet from anywhere in the house. If you are setting up the Airport via dialup or broadband the setup is straight forward. If you are trying to setup on your home network it is not quite so easy. I had to make 2 calls to Apple support to finally get it connected to the ethernet lan. Now that it is up and running I love it. All in all I give high praise to Apple for the job they did on the Powerbook and OS X. The only negatives so far are the battery time and heat output . The battery seems to drain faily quickly when you have the airport card and a cd running. The laptop does generate a good bit of heat. Not sure if its the case material that is transfering the heat more than a typical laptop but after a medium amount of use the laptop gets pretty warm.
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Summary: WONDERFUL,GREATEST
Review: I really don't have room to write about how great this machine is. I bought one in Jan and cant live without it. It is everything and more than I imagined. Highly recommended. If your in the market for a powerful professional laptop, get the Ti Powerbook G4. If you only need a minimal performance machine and dont want to spend the money then an iBook is a great alternative.
LOVE IT
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Summary: Good computer, terrible support
Review: I use a Powerbook at work for most of what I do and I don't know how I lived without it. I only have two complaints: the LCD screen is clearly the cheapest component on the machine and isn't very bright. I bothered to look up the specs one day and yeah, it's pretty low on the scale for contrast and brightness. Shame on you Jobs. Still it is more than adequate for my needs, I just turn the lights down when I use it. My other complaint is Apple support is the pits. You can't get a human on the phone and they are ignorant of the most basic computing questions. I work for a small graphics company and we don't have a big IT staff. We are a good customer for Apple and you would think they would give us the time of day! Nope.
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Summary: It Changed My Life
Review: I was a little bit skeptical about buying one of these. I was told they are somewhat fragile, at least more so than the iBooks (and they are), but I think it's worth it. This is in my opinion the most beautifully built, best working (and best looking) notebook computer out there. It is 1" thick (CLOSED mind you). It features a beautiful, bright 15" Monitor. Other features include a slot loading CD-RW drive, USB, Firewire...the list goes on. Once you max out the RAM in one of these (holds 1GB), the machine really flies. I use mine daily for web browsing, email, Microsoft Office, and work in Adobe Photoshop. It's a pleasure to use. You already heard the pros, now for the cons. The machine gets pretty warm, especially if the computer is sitting on your lap and doesn't have as much room to "breathe." Airport (802.11b WiFi) reception isn't as good as it is in other notebooks because of the material it's made out of, plus the fact that the antennas are on the sides of the bottom part of the computer instead of being located where the screen is (like the iBooks). It is somewhat fragile--the finish scratches easily if you're not careful. The joints where the screen connects to the body don't look like they could handle a ton of pressure; I'm scared to think what might happen if I were to drop the computer hard enough. So yes, it is more fragile than other notebooks, but I really take good care of mine so I try not to worry about it much. Just carry it around in a case, don't abuse it, and you should be fine. Finally, in reponse to another review I read, I have to disagree with what was said about Apple's tech support. They have the BEST tech support out of any company I've ever had to deal with, hands down. The technicians are extremely friendly and knowledgable. When I had problems with an iBook I had previously purchased, they resolved my problem quickly and at no extra charge for me. If good tech support is important as to your buying decision, go with Apple--you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Simply the best notebook on the market.
Review: I was a little bit skeptical about buying one of these. I was told they are somewhat fragile, at least more so than the iBooks (and they are), but I think it's worth it. This is in my opinion the most beautifully built, best working (and best looking) notebook computer out there. It is 1" thick (CLOSED mind you). It features a beautiful, bright 15" Monitor. Other features include a slot loading CD-RW drive, USB, Firewire...the list goes on. Once you max out the RAM in one of these (holds 1GB), the machine really flies. I use mine daily for web browsing, email, Microsoft Office, and work in Adobe Photoshop. It's a pleasure to use. You already heard the pros, now for the cons. The machine gets pretty warm, especially if the computer is sitting on your lap and doesn't have as much room to "breathe." Airport (802.11b WiFi) reception isn't as good as it is in other notebooks because of the material it's made out of, plus the fact that the antennas are on the sides of the bottom part of the computer instead of being located where the screen is (like the iBooks). It is somewhat fragile--the finish scratches easily if you're not careful. The joints where the screen connects to the body don't look like they could handle a ton of pressure; I'm scared to think what might happen if I were to drop the computer hard enough. So yes, it is more fragile than other notebooks, but I really take good care of mine so I try not to worry about it much. Just carry it around in a case, don't abuse it, and you should be fine. Finally, in reponse to another review I read, I have to disagree with what was said about Apple's tech support. They have the BEST tech support out of any company I've ever had to deal with, hands down. The technicians are extremely friendly and knowledgable. When I had problems with an iBook I had previously purchased, they resolved my problem quickly and at no extra charge for me. If good tech support is important as to your buying decision, go with Apple--you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Nice screen
Review: Nice screen, but that is about it. Runs very hot. Fan is very loud. Machine is unable to accomplish any difficult task without kicking fan up to hair dryer speed. DVDs can't be enjoyed because of the very loud fan noise. Case scratches and dents easily. Mine never leaves the house, and looks [horrible]. The paint is pealing off. The screen touches the keyboard when closed and picks up finger grease from keyboard. The edges of the base are sharp and cut into wrists, limiting circulation. Extended typing is impossible. No provision to adjust processor speed. No provision to prevent hard disk from running. MS Explorer is incapable of surfing without running HDD. Machine is fragile. Seems like designers were bent on 1" design target, and forgot about durability/comfort. Included OSX has awful user interface and few features. Luckily OS 9 also runs on this platform. Wide screen iBook is better choice if you don't need true dual display support.
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