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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: M9970LL/A
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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)
price range: $899.00
The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.
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- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"The best Apple has made to date!"
by dparkerjr on December 13, 2005
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"CNET's review is worthless--This computer is blazing fast and super stylish"
by tlp on December 14, 2005
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"Awesome laptop! Best out there!"
by velocity90 on December 29, 2005
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part Number: M9970LL/A
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 15.4 in
- Depth 10.2 in
- Height 1 in
- Weight 6.8 lbs
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor PowerPC G4 1.67 GHz
- Data bus speed 167 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 512 KB
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 333 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
Environmental Parameters
- Environmental & energy standards compliance EPA Energy Star
- Min Operating Temperature 50 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90%
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Ambient light sensor
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 AGP 4x
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Trackpad, Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type I/II, 2 ( 1 ) x Memory
- Interfaces 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800), 1 x Audio - SPDIF input/line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Modem cable, DVI-VGA adapter, S-Video - composite adapter
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 58 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life 5.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Apple MacOS X 10.4
- Software Zinio Reader, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Spotlight, Apple DVD Player, OmniOutliner, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Address Book, Apple iCal, Apple QuickTime, Art Directors Toolkit, Apple Safari, Apple Dashboard, Apple XCode Developer Tools, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Drivers & Utilities, OmniGraffle, FileMaker Pro (Trial), Apple iChat AV, Apple iLife ?05
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.1
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 6.7
Product series
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Apple PowerBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD, MacOS X 10.3)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X (Preinstalled)
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Price: $859.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1.33 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.3
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Apple PowerBook G4 (PowerPC G4 1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD, MacOS X 10.3)
Price: $889.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1.5 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.3
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Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Motorola PowerPC G4 (1.67 GHz), 512 MB DDR SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4
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Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)
Price: $899.00
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: PowerPC G4 (1.67 GHz), 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 6.8 lbs, 17 in TFT active matrix, EPA Energy Star, Apple MacOS X 10.4
Manufacturer info
- Apple
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- Website: http://www.apple.com
- Address: 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA. 95014
- Phone: 1-408-996-1010
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