Pros

  • Good performance for price
  • Runs quietly

Cons

  • None significant

Manufacturer’s Description

Whether you use a Mac, Windows, or UNIX system, your search for the best high performance thin and light notebook computer is over. The PowerBook G4 easily runs everything from Microsoft Office to Final Cut Pro to Adobe Photoshop. It also connects to just about anything, from wireless networks to digital cameras to the stunning Apple Cinema Display. Truly a study in contrasts, the PowerBook G4 gives you a gorgeous 15.2-inch mega-wide screen and up to 5 hours of battery life in an unrivaled 1-inch-thin titanium design that weighs as little as 5.4 pounds.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number M8858LLA
Processor
Processor type PowerPC G4
Processor speed 867.0 MHz
Cache size 1.0 KB
Bus speed 133.0 MHz
Memory
Memory type DDR-SDRAM (DDRRAM)
Memory max 1.0 GB
Display
Display size 15.2 inches
Display type Active Matrix LCD (TFT)
Resolution 1280 x 854 pixels
Graphics
Primary Graphics Chipset ATI RADEON 9000
Storage
Drive size 40.0 GB
Other storage
  • Type I PC Card
  • Type II PC Card
Battery
Vendor Rated Battery life 5.0 hours
Dimensions
Width 13.4 inches
Depth 9.5 inches
Height 1.0 inches
Weight 5.3 pounds
Optical Drive
Included Drives
  • CD-RW
  • DVD-ROM
Included Software
Operating System Mac OS
Other Features
Devices
  • AC Adapter
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
Input devices
  • Keyboard
  • Track Stick
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Type II PC Card or PC Card Type II 1
Type I PC Card 1
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Line Out (1/8\" Mini)
  • Ethernet - RJ45
  • Serial - RJ11 Modular (Phone/Telco)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus 2.0
  • Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
  • Video - 4 pin mini-DIN (S-Video)
  • Video - DVI
  • Video - S-Video
  • i.Link (IEEE- 1394) S400
Slots
  • Type I PC Card
  • Type II PC Card
Warranty
Warranty information One year limited warranty