Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Manufacturer:	Apple Computer
List price:	~~$1,999.00~~
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Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Average rating: Stars

This is a GREAT Laptop

I love my Powerbook. The OTHER review for a computer I have in my reviews area was written by my husband. I am an Apple girl through and through.

I have had successful use of my Powerbook in the year since I bought it (July 2004). It is my 4th Apple. I have switched with ease to being a 100% laptop user with this computer as my other main computers have been desktop (iMac). I use it for basic applications in addition to my digital photo habit. I had to increase my memory up to 1.25 to handle my large iPhoto library and am actually considering another memory hit. I also run my digital music file through the network (off an external drive) with iTunes which is super cool and GREAT for parties. With the use of iTunes my husband on his Gateway is also able to run the music, which is even cooler.

I found that I had to switch to the Airport Base ($$) to keep my wireless connection going smoothly versus the Linksys(G) we owned. I just couldn't keep connected. Especially since I back up via the network every night, it was a huge aggravation. The Airport Base has fixed that problem.

This thing gets HOT. I noticed that immediately over my previous 12" iBook. I mostly use it at a little computer stand which helps.

I found it rather easy to get used to only one button after using a multiple button mouse. I had been concerned about that when I bought it.

Beware that the case scratches easily. I could kick myself - I didn't have a proper bag for my camera and would slip it into my laptop back pack. The flash boot scraped up the cover of my laptop within weeks of me buying it. :-(

The battery keeps the same life today (approx 2 hours) as it did a year ago. Much better than my husbands' windoze m505 by Gateway which now lasts 10-20 minutes.

Bottom line, I love Apple. It is a little more complicated than the general public is lead to believe. It is not as user-friendly as it used to be. And, their tactics of introducing a new OS and software bundle per year and charging a bundle without an upgrade option make it a bit like Microsoft (Or, Applesoft, you might say).

HOWEVER, I still love it. I love the iLife programs (which come included and installed.) They all integrate together. The address book works with mail, Safari, and iChat. iPhoto works with iMovie. iMovie works with iTunes and iDVD. Impressive. Smart. Apple is the perfect package for a gadget girl like me who uses a computer essentially to keep in touch - internet, mail, photos, video clips, etc. It's stylish, streamlined, and simple. .mac is a wonderful way to create simple yet stylish web pages to keep in touch with family and integrates beautifully with iPhoto. The iPhoto books I have created are beautiful. And, especially if you are interested in working with large picture files, you have to go with a Powerbook over an iBook.

Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) - Apple Computer

Powerbooks are simply the best!

At the outset let me say that I have owned many computers over the years, and of them, many more windows machines than macs. But I am here to say that the 4th Gen. 15.2" Powerbook that I have owned since February is the best computer I have ever owned or used, period. This laptop reeks of quality. It is solid as a rock, and the display is beautiful. As far as speed is concerned, it is comparable to my Dell P4 2.8 ghz desktop. The best part of all is the OS X operating system. I've upgraded to Tiger (10.4.1) and have had no problems. The OS is so smooth and easy to use, that Windows XP now seems very crude in comparison. I currently run two Dell desktops at my house on a wireless network, and the PB links up w/o a problem. And, with OS X, file sharing between the computers is ridiculously easy. If you are considering a quality laptop, I highly recommend the Powerbook--you won't be disappointed!

Apple Computer - Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

PC User makes life changing switch

Four years ago I had been a mac user for about 15 years and was headed to college when I made the decision that a PC was probably going to be better for college. I bought a top of the line Dell, and although my experience wasn't terrible, I couldn't wait to get back to using a Mac. Last week I finally got a Powerbook G4 1.5 GHZ with 1GB of RAM.
First of all, there's nothing that can be described in words about how incredible the computer looks. The design is amazing, as nothing sticks out of the computer anywhere and the metal case looks very nice. I received the computer, and after taking 5 minutes to fill out a registration form, the computer was ready to be used.
I was surprised to find out how good the definition on my screen was, specially while watching DVD's. The widescreen is a great feature, not only for watching movies but also for being able to see two aplications at the same time.
I also found the computer to be really fast. My girlfriend has a Dell with a Pentium M processor, and my Powerbook performs much better. With the 1GB of RAM, I find that there never seems to be a lack of memory. The computer runs smoothly throughout.
The speakers that the computer comes with are above average for a laptop, although they do not go very loud. One positive that I found was that I could hook it up to my old PC speakers without installing any drivers and it worked perfectly.
I had read may reviews raving about OS 10.4 Tiger, yet nothing had prepared me for how good it really is. It runs very smoothly, and I find Spotlight and the new Mail to be great applications.
I had also read that the Powerbook got too hot after a while, and although it does get hot, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. I find it to be the same as any other laptop that I have used before. As with any other laptop, I wouldn't wear shorts while putting it on my lap.
I thought that transferring files from my PC to my Mac was going to be a mess and take forever, but I called AppleCare and the technician taught me how to tranfer the files over my wireless internet connection at home. In two hours I had transferred all my files.
I also bought a Bluetooth mouse and it worked beautifully. As with any other product that I have used, I didn't have to install any drivers, and within a couple of minutes it was working perfectly.
In conclusion, I am extremely happy with my purchase. The only negative I can really find is that my computer was expensive compared to WINTEL laptops, but I definitely think that it was worth the price. I am never using a PC again!

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