Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4/1.67GHz specs

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

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.

Manufacturer’s Description

The 15-inch PowerBook combines a 1.67GHz processor and high-resolution 1440-by-960-pixel display with a light 5.6-pound weight and thin 1.1-inch design ? giving you the best balance of performance and portability. Work in millions of colors on the stunning 15.2-inch (diagonal) display with 1440-by-960-pixel resolution ? ideal for watching movies in their original widescreen format. You can also make movies of your own with the included iMovie HD software, or get Final Cut Pro for more advanced video editing, compositing and special effects. And with dual-link DVI capability and 128MB of graphics memory, you even have the option of connecting your 15-inch PowerBook directly to the breathtaking 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.

The Specs

Performance