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PowerBook G4s boost screen resolution, battery life

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PowerBook G4s boost screen resolution, battery...

Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz

At a Glance

Apple consolidates its 15-inch PowerBook offerings into a single 1.67GHz machine with a SuperDrive. The new model features a higher-resolution display than the previous 15-inch configuration; battery life has also been improved by an hour. Like the 17-inch PowerBook, the 15-inch model ships with DDR2 RAM.

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Price when rated:	$1,999

Pros

Classic design
Great balance of capability and mobility
Improved battery life
Inclusion of SuperDrive improves value
Higher resolution
Complete feature set

Cons

Still a little pricey compared with Windows alternatives
Higher resolution may make on-screen objects too small for some users
No increase in performance

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Apple 17-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz

At a Glance

The 17-inch PowerBook adds a higher-resolution display and boasts longer battery life. Like its 15-inch counterpart, this PowerBook now ships with faster DDR2 RAM and a double-layer 8X SuperDrive.

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