15-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz (SuperDrive)
The updated 15-inch PowerBook sports a faster processor (with speeds of either 1.5GHz or 1.67GHz depending on configuration) and Bluetooth 2.0 support. The installed 512MB of RAM now occupies a single slot, simplifying memory upgrades. All 15-inch models also feature backlit keyboards; this model features an 8X SuperDrive.
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Individually, none of the changes in the latest round of PowerBook updates will knock your socks off. But collectively, they make the PowerBook lineup both more appealing and more affordable. If you want a big screen and/or the latest connectivity technologies, the 15- and 17-inch PowerBooks--though still a little pricey--offer elegance and power no other laptop can match.
Pros: Wide screen; plenty of power; advanced port options; improved SuperDrive, trackpad, backlighting, and Bluetooth; reduced price.
Cons: Price is high relative to Combo drive model.
Basics
Reviewed Price: $2,299
Processor: 1.67GHz G4
Lab Tests
| Speedmark 3.3 Score | 142 |
|---|---|
| Cinema 4D XL 8.5 | 4:15 |
| iMovie HD | 0:51 |
| iTunes 4.7 | 2:16 |
| Photoshop CS | 2:00 |
| Compressor | 12:36 |
| Unreal Tournament | 12:36fps |
| Tested Configuration | SuperDrive model. Mac OS X 10.3.7 with 512MB RAM, with Processor Performance set to Highest. |
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