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Apple to update iBook, PowerBook
News Apple Computer on Tuesday will refresh its line of iBook consumer laptops and Titanium PowerBook G4 notebooks aimed at professionals, sources say. The PowerBook is another story. Our channel contacts report that while PowerBook demand remains OK, a...
[October 15, 2001, 9:25]
Mercury rising: PowerBook to pack G4
News Sources said the new professional PowerBook, code-named Mercury, will be both slimmer and lighter than its predecessors, with a larger, wider screen and a slick, new industrial design. The new PowerBook will feature a trackpad akin to the input...
[July 26, 2000, 8:41]
PowerBook owners see spots
News Hundreds of owners of Apple Computer's new 15-inch PowerBook G4 are complaining about an apparent design fault that causes white spots to show up on the notebook computer's liquid crystal display. According to postings on Apple's online user forum...
[November 3, 2003, 8:35]
Apple 15in. PowerBook G4 review
Reviews Apple has also added a 16-bit audio-in port, which was missing from the Titanium PowerBook. Like the Titanium PowerBook before it, the 15in. PowerBook hits a sweet spot in size. The new PowerBook gives you multiple options for external displays...
[November 6, 2003, 15:50]
Apple PowerBook Firmware
Downloads The PowerBook Firmware Update 4.2.9 will only run on 550MHz or 667MHz PowerBook G4 computers running Mac OS 9.1 or later from a local drive. If you are using Mac OS X you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable partition (not a CD, or network...
[December 21, 2001, 7:00]
Apple PowerBook G4 (1GHz, 17in. TFT) review
Reviews The PowerBook's specifications compare well against those of desktop-replacement notebooks on the PC side, few of which offer DVD-burning drives. PowerBook uses an ambient sensor to detect low light and automatically illuminate the keyboard.
[May 6, 2003, 11:53]
Where's my G5 PowerBook?
Talkback Apple's G5 PowerBook is the 'book that I would consider, however, they can cease and desist at offering these warmed over models that has yesterday's technology. The G4 is pokey and is not a good substitute.
[February 2, 2005, 21:14]
Apple PowerBook G4 (12in., SuperDrive) review
Reviews Like the iBook G4, the PowerBook G4 lacks a true productivity suite, but it ships with a very strong software package. PowerBook offers a better combination of power, features and battery life for the price than any other Apple notebook.
[January 10, 2006, 10:30]
Apple PowerBook G4 review
Reviews The PowerBook comes in two standard configurations. Again, our 667MHz PowerBook was equipped with 512MB of memory. Apple also includes a DVI output port, which allows you to connect a digital flat panel display or suitably equipped projector to the...
[August 7, 2002, 13:08]
Mac fans wait for 17-inch PowerBook
News Mini Me may have his 17-inch PowerBook, but the rest of the world is having to wait as Apple Computer is apparently having problems ramping up production of the extrawide notebook. Reports of the delays are chronicled extensively on the Mac laptop...
[March 5, 2003, 7:24]
Mac OS Update for PowerBook 3400s
Downloads Finally, PowerBook users will benefit from a wide variety of bug fixes and compatibility updates for PC cards and serial port use. If you are using a Mac OS computer other than a PowerBook 3400 or one of the above mentioned machines, please click...
[April 12, 1997, 4:24]
Apple PowerBook 1400 Floppy Drive Update
Downloads The PowerBook 1400 Floppy Update corrects problems that could occur with DOS/Windows-formatted floppy disks on PowerBook 1400c/133 models running System 7.5.3.
[March 6, 1997, 0:12]
Apple DVD Player Update PowerBook G4
Downloads This Mac OS 9 DVD Player update is for PowerBook G4 systems that feature either a 550 MHz or 667 MHz G4 Processor. It fixes an issue issue that occurs when using the DVD Player for extended periods or while using it simultaneously with other...
[February 27, 2002, 7:00]
Apple PowerBook G4 DVD-ROM
Downloads The PowerBook G4 Titanium DVD-ROM Update improves support for the insertion and mounting of optical media. The DVD-ROM Update places new firmware on the Apple DVD-ROM drive installed in PowerBook G4 Titanium computers.
[June 5, 2001, 8:00]
Apple PowerBook G4 (17in., SuperDrive) review
Reviews There's no denying the aesthetic beauty of the PowerBook G4, which puts many Windows notebooks to shame. VAT), the PowerBook G4 is equipped with a solid array of components: the G4 processor runs at 1.67GHz (up from 1.5GHz with the last version...
[March 17, 2005, 9:45]
Apple Aluminum PowerBook 15
Downloads The PowerBook G4 Battery Updater improves the performance of batteries that may develop short run times. The PowerBook G4 Battery Updater is installed in Applications/Utilities. During the update process your PowerBook G4 needs to be running, the...
[February 4, 2008, 12:08]
Apple PowerBook G4 (867MHz, 12.1in. TFT) review
Reviews To add more RAM, you now need a screwdriver to open the PowerBook's bottom panel -- a small price to pay, we think. PowerBook, the keyboard is full sized in both the distance between the centre of the keys and in the travel (the up and down motion).
[February 12, 2003, 8:56]
Apple cuts a slice from PowerBook price
News The standard 12-inch PowerBook, which comes with a drive that can burn CDs and play DVD movies, drops in price by $200 to $1,599 (£122 to £978). The 15-inch PowerBook saw price drops of up to $300, depending on features.
[June 3, 2003, 13:40]
Hands on the G4 PowerBook
News After three years without a major upgrade to its professional notebook line, Apple Computer delivered a bona fide showstopper in the sleek form of the company's long-rumoured G4 PowerBook. He then gave the audience a clue: the presentation monitor...
[January 10, 2001, 9:13]
Where's my G5 PowerBook?
Talkback Buy the new G4 PowerBook now, then just resell on eBay it a month or two before the G5's come out. Also to, DeLL is based in RoundRock, plus the PowerPC development team is in Austin, so your statements should read: Hurry up Austin, or I'm taking...
[February 3, 2005, 6:32]
