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| | PowerBook G4 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | On January 10, 2006, the PowerBook's eventual successor, the Intel Core-based MacBook Pro, was announced, and on February 28 the 15" PowerBook was discontinued in favor of it. | | | However, as processor technology advanced, it became obvious that the aging G4 processor could not live up to the computational demands of the present; the PowerPC G5, which had succeeded the G4 in desktop computers, however, proved to be too power-hungry and heat-intensive to use in laptops. | | | The PowerBook G4 Titanium also featured a front-mounted slot-loading optical drive into which optical discs (initially DVDs or CDs) could be inserted. |
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| | PowerBook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The PowerBook 500 series was released as Apple was already moving its desktop machines to the PowerPC processor range, and a future upgrade was promised from the start. | | | In 1992 Apple released a hybrid portable/desktop computer, the PowerBook Duo. | | | PC portable computers at the time tended to have the keyboard forward towards the user, with empty space behind it, so this was a surprising innovation. |
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| | The PowerBook Zone--Your Mobile Technology News Source |
| | While the PowerBooks were not updated today and are instead expected to be updated in the near future, today will likely be remembered as one of the most important in Apple's history, showing a more complete foundation of their multimedia strategy and the convergence of computers and the living room. | | | Lastly, the new PowerBooks have one ATA bus which is shared by the hard drive and optical drive (in this case, the SuperDrive). | | | Griffin Technology today updated the software for their Airclick USB remote, which we know is popular among PowerBook and iBook users in particular for giving presentations with PowerPoint and Keynote. |
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| | PowerBook |
| | All of the iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 drives are called slot-loading drives, which means the disc is drawn directly into the computer rather than being put on a tray that is pulled into the computer. | | | The input/output ports of PowerBook G4 computers are illustrated in the following images and tables. | | | Some earlier PowerBook G4 computers that have a SuperDrive with a 2x DVD-R write speed may not be able to burn 8x DVD-R media reliably. |
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http://www.applestuff.info/groups/13/PowerBook
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| | Sonnet Crescendo/PB G3 - PowerBook 1400 Processor Upgrade Card |
| | With the Crescendo™ PB/G3 installed in your Macintosh® PowerBook® 1400 series computer, Sonnet provides you with the performance gains of a G3. | | | Modernize your PowerBook 1400 with a 333 or 466 MHz Crescendo/PB G3 processor upgrade card. | | | Simply open your laptop computer, remove the processor card and replace it with a Crescendo/PB G3 upgrade card. |
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http://www.sonnettech.com/product/crescendo_pb.html
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| | PowerBook (Pismo) |
| | Other World Computing, the drive controller in G3 PowerBooks is incompatible with ATA-6 hard drives. | | | Replacing or upgrading the optical drive in your PowerBook G3 or 1400, Joe Rivera, Mac Fallout Shelter, 2006.01.24. | | | Low End Mac is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Computer. |
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http://www.lowendmac.com/pb2/pismo.shtml
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| | Troubleshooting the PowerBook Battery |
| | Requires PowerBook Duo Enabler 2.0 if using system software 7.1.1 or greater. | | | If you have the PowerBook File Assistant Toolkit extension installed, AppleTalk is always available, thus avoiding the need to restart the system to load the AppleTalk drivers. | | | Unless you have a RAM disk you want to preserve, select Shut Down rather than Sleep when you won't be using the computer for more than 30 minutes. |
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http://www.macintoshos.com/troubleshooting/powerbook/battery.html
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| | Apple PowerBook G4 and iBook G3 compared |
| | The Xbench shows the G4/800 PowerBook to be stronger in memory and graphics over the 12" G4/867 PowerBook. | | | When you compare performance of the 1GHz 17" to the 1GHz 15" PowerBook using Xbench, the main difference is the memory speed. | | | In the real world, the PowerBook will also shine on AltiVec aware apps like iMovie, iTunes, QuickTime encoding, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop. |
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http://www.barefeats.com/pb17.html
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| | The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) |
| | PLOrk consists of 15 students that each have a Powerbook hooked up to a speaker and an array of wacky input devices. | | | These numbers reflect benchmarking on a 1.5GHz PowerBook G4 with 1.25GB RAM vs a 2.0GHz MacBook Pro with 1GB RAM (the latter benchmark running as a Universal Binary not in Rosetta). | | | When it comes to toting around that new MacBook Pro, you want nothing but the best to hug and snuggle your new baby computer. |
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http://www.tuaw.com/category/powerbook
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| | Amazon.com: Apple PowerBook Notebook 15" M9422LL/A (1.50-GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive): ... |
| | Yes, Powerbook is more expensive compared with Dell and other PCs, but you get what you pay for: top-quality components, futuristic functionality, eye-catching design, and the enormous joy of owning a rock-solid elegant machine (like BMW!). | | | What's more, you can use your PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme and Rendezvous (which seamlessly recognizes and links computers and digital devices to each other) to create your own secure wireless network. | | | For example, you can use iSync, which comes bundled with all PowerBook G4 configurations, to synchronize your personal information among various Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as your PowerBook, mobile phone and Palm OS-based handheld. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00022HXOW?v=glance
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| | Apple on G5 PowerBook: Not so fast CNET News.com |
| | For Apple Computer, releasing a G5 PowerBook continues to be a weighty issue. | | | The computer maker is well aware that Mac fans want a G5 PowerBook, and technically, the company could offer one now. | | | Although the wait might be painful for customers who want the latest technology from Apple, the company is likely to hold out for a low-power G5, a chip that could come later this year. |
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http://news.com.com/Apple+on+G5+PowerBook+...+fast/2100-1044_3-5559311.html
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| | MCE MobileStor Internal PowerBook Hard Drives |
| | As a result of this, it is imperative that you specify whether you have this PowerBook model when you place an order for a MobileStor hard drive to ensure that you are sent the correct solution for your computer. | | | While we don't provide hard drive installation instructions for this unit, we will, upon request, include with your new drive a jpeg photo-set on floppy disk which will guide you through the process. | | | MCE now offers an iBook hard drive upgrade program just for you. |
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http://www.mcetech.com/ms.html
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| | Tempted By Tiger-Tuned Toys - Brian's Brain - Blog on EDN - 400000040 |
| | I'm interested in tethering my PowerBook to my PowerMac to harness Logic 7's Logic Node distributed processing capability, and I'm also beginning to do some work with high definition video (translation; extremely large files) so highest-possible Firewire and Ethernet speed was attractive to me. | | | I've already added a 1 GByte SoDIMM from Kingston Technology to the 15" PowerBook, replacing one of the two 256 MByte factory-installed SoDIMMs, to ready it for the HDV editing tasks I plan to toss at it. | | | Apple does a particularly skillful job of differentiating (i.e neutering) its low-end systems to motivate you to upgrade. |
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http://www.edn.com/blog/400000040/post/400000640.html
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| | The Apple Store (U.S.) - PowerBook G4 |
| | Thanks to the PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, every PowerBook packs a tremendous punch for doing everything from numerical computations to editing video and designing show-stopping presentations. | | | In addition, the PowerBook G4 comes with an incredible bundle of software: | | | Get to know the PowerBook G4 Featuring PowerPC Processor |
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http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?family=PowerBook
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| | Starting February 14, 2004 |
| | Specifically, one person explained how he used his Mac with PC emulation to do Windows testing, too, and that needs enough extra memory to run Windows... | | | My PowerBook next to my Toshiba Tablet PC and the monitor for my Windows desktop machine | | | I'm not leaving Wintel, I'm just widening my field of view as I have for the past year or two with Linux and Perl. |
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http://danbricklin.com/log/2004_02_14.htm
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| | apple powerbook articles, resources & products at Total-Entrepreneur.com |
| | Apple steps up to the plate: Think personal computers are heading to the technology graveyard? | | | 'apple powerbook' Search Matches from our Computer Store; | | | 'apple powerbook' Search Matches from our Book Store; |
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| | AppleInsider PowerBook to gain iSight, iBook to go widescreen in 2006 |
| | As part of its transition to Intel processors, sources also recently told AppleInsider that Apple wants to be one of the first PC manufacturers out of the gate with Intel's upcoming dual-core processors. | | | Along with its transition to Intel processors, Apple Computer in the first half of next year will introduce new eye-catching industrial designs for both of its laptop offerings, AppleInsider has learned. | | | The new 15-inch PowerBook will carry over many of the design elements and styles that have made its aluminum PowerBooks so successful, but will be about 20- to 25-percent thinner than today's model. |
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http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1359
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| | Macworld: Review: PowerBook G4s |
| | This change didn’t make a big difference in our benchmark results (see “PowerBook G4 Benchmarks” below), but it saves a few seconds on some disk-dependent operations, such as launching applications and saving big files. | | | Equipment based on it can exchange data at up to 3 megabits per second, three times the maximum rate of earlier versions (Bluetooth 1.0-1.2). | | | Unfortunately, we couldn’t test these claims, either, because the new features require Bluetooth 2.0+EDR-supported devices, and none are available —Apple is first to market with the new technology. |
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http://www.macworld.com/2005/02/reviews/powerbookg4rev/index.php
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| | The Cult of Mac Blog |
| | At first the PowerBook looks like it's displaying a regular "transparent desktop," made by snapping a pic of the scene behind the computer and displaying it onscreen, giving the impression the LCD is transparent. | | | I placed the PowerBook on the desk and moved it around, opened and closed some windows and voila. | | | But then the PowerBook is picked up and the background stays stationary in space -- just as though it would if the screen were truly transparent. |
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| | POWERBOOK MEDIC - POWERBOOK PARTS, POWERBOOK REPAIR, IBOOK PARTS & MANUALS |
| | From getting an iBook keyboard, a Powerbook battery or adapter, a logic board, a display and more to a memory upgrade, ram (Powerbook & iBook memory upgrade), apple superdrive (combodrive), and hard drive, Powerbook Medic stocks virtually every part you need for your repair or upgrade. | | | Powerbook Medic.com offers a complete line of apple powerbook & iBook partsfor whenever you need a memory upgrade, keyboard, hinges, superdrive (applecombo drive), or an Apple powerbook battery. | | | Check out our expeditiousiBook & powerbook repair solutions along with our many accessories andupgrades. |
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| | The Week In Apple |
| | was recently among a select group of technology journalists invited by Apple Computer to test-drive a prototype of the much-anticipated PowerBook G5. | | | Power and Portability: The PowerBook G5 will be Apple's first portable to sport the 64-bit G5 processor. | | | Where the G4 Powerbook models measured in at about ½” with the lid closed, the G5 comes in at just under 6” thin, still small enough to fit in an average suitcase. |
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http://www.divisiontwo.com/articles/appleweek1.html
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| | PowerBook Prices - The Best PowerBook Prices, Deals And Information |
| | Your old Computer has value - Computer Trade In Program | | | PowerBook 12 " G4/1.5GHz SuperDrive M9691LL/A - Originally: $1,499 | | | Though this adds no cost to your purchase price it does help us defray the cost of running MacReviewZone and MacSpeedZone. |
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| | Macworld: News: Apple boosts PowerBooks with new displays, more |
| | The XP experiment: Running Windows on a Mac | | | The $2,499 17-inch PowerBook features a double-layer 8x SuperDrive, 1.67GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 120GB hard drive and the other features found on the 15-inch model. | | | What’s more, all new PowerBooks include a DVD-burning “SuperDrive,” with prices unchanged from before — systems start at US$1,499. |
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http://www.macworld.com/news/2005/10/19/powerbooks/index.php
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| | Fixit Guide - Fixit Guide Series |
| | Look up your computer on our ID page. | | | Each Fixit Guide has detailed disassembly instructions that walk you through the process of easily accessing and replacing components in your PowerBook or iBook. | | | Don't know which PowerBook or iBook model you have? |
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| | AppleInsider Analyst sees Intel PowerBook in January |
| | Apple Computer could introduce its first laptop computers based on Intel chips as early as January, which, together with robust sales of video iPods, should drive earnings higher, Citigroup said on Wednesday. | | | Earlier this month, reliable sources also pinned the PowerBook for a January introduction, saying that Apple is working feverishly to complete a noticeably slimmer 15-inch model for a possible Macworld introduction alongside an Intel-based iMac. | | | The analyst believes Apple plans to introduce the professional laptops sooner than expected in order to help minimize the risk that it would end up with an inventory buildup of its current non-Intel laptops as customers anticipate the new models. |
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http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1390
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| | AppleInsider - PowerBook G4 Details |
| | Larger drives are also expected in the PowerBook G4, with capacities up to 20 GB, although standard RAM is said to remain at 64 MB for the low-end model and 128 MB for the higher-end version. | | | The introduction of the PowerBook G4 will mark the first case design overhaul for a PowerBook in more than two years. | | | Between the transparent plastics is dark piece of plastic, which completes the Pro Mouse-like look. |
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http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/0009/mercury.shtml
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| | PowerBook G3 Series 2000 (Firewire) |
| | Pismo PowerBooks, as they are called, included faster G3 processors, a 100MHz system bus (as opposed to 66MHz on Lombard models), two FireWire ports, and built-in AirPort technology. | | | Meant to be used as a desktop replacement, Pismo models were really the first portable Macs capable of doing anything that their desktop counterparts could do. | | | The 2000 PowerBook G3 signaled a significant change from previous G3 models, although these changes were not necessarily apparent on the surface, since Apple chose to use the same form factor as Lombard (1999) PowerBook G3's. |
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| | PowerBook Central: MacBooks, PowerBooks, and iBooks |
| | This PowerBook is no longer available from The Apple Store. | | | MacConnection has reconditioned early-2005 17" 1.67GHz PowerBook G4/SuperDrives available for $1599. | | | ABT Electronics has late-2005 17" 1.67GHz PowerBooks available for $2298. |
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| | ACME MADE * Powerbook Covers |
| | The PowerBook and iBook iCovers are designed to protect your laptop's display from oil and dirt that is transferred from the keyboard when the machine is closed. | | | Additionally, our wrap-around design also provides additional protection to the outer case. | | | 1 size fits both the Titanium and Aluminum PowerBook 15 models. |
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| | MAKE: Blog: Laser etched Powerbook! |
| | The laser cutter uses Corel Draw, which is kinda cute. | | | We filmed the process and will post a video soon, the laser is from Epilog. | | | I didn't really plan using a $20,000 laser cutter on my 17" Powerbook to etch a 19th-century engraving of a tarsier, a nocturnal mammal related to the lemur (also the vi book cover image, from O'Reilly), but it seemed like it had to done. |
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http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/11/laser_etched_powerbook.html
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| | Think Secret - Road to Expo: PowerBook speed bumps to 1.5/1.67GHz confirmed |
| | All PowerBooks will also be upgraded to the new Bluetooth 2.0 specification with Enhanced Data Rate, introduced in November. | | | The video card at the high-end will remain ATI's Radeon 9700, but it will be given a boost from 64MB of memory to 128MB. | | | Support Think Secret when you buy books, software, movies, music and more at Amazon.com |
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| | Apple website points to PowerBook G5 The Register |
| | As we've said, it could be an error, but with two separate files both using containing the sub-string _g5_, one on Apple's site, the other on Avenue A's, this seems unlikely. | | | Certainly the PowerBook G5 is probably the most eagerly awaited machine Apple has yet to produce. | | | That presumably allows Avenue A to count the number of visits to the PowerBook page - and, indeed, many of the other Apple website sections. |
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/27/apple_site_powerbook_g5
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| | Apple Macintosh PowerBook G4/1.33 17" Specs @ EveryMac.com |
| | Like its predecessor, the PowerBook G4/1.33 17" also features an ultracool fiber-optic-based "ambient light sensor" that automatically "measures ambient light and works with integrated software to adjust keyboard illumination and screen brightness based on user preferences". | | | Visit our sponsors to buy systems, parts, and more! | | | For complete disclaimer and copyright information please read and understand the |
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http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook_g4/stats/powerbook_g4_1.33_17.html
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| | The PowerBook Zone--www.pbzone.com |
| | This increases circulation, in turn, means the PowerBook isn't likely to get as hot which, in turn, means the fan is less likely to activate. | | | This add-on aluminum handle is convenient, inexpensive, and well-suited for the PowerBook G4. | | | However, if you are using a sleeve case that just barely accommodates your PowerBook G4 now, installing a TiBook Tote and Tilt will likely make it an even tighter fit. |
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| | PowerBook Parts, and Repair Manuals - PowerBook Tech |
| | We are a full featured PowerBook parts warehouse, providing the PowerBook community with very reasonably priced parts, free online take apart repair manuals, and a 90 day satisfaction guarantee on everything that we sell. | | | We take great pride in helping to keep these amazing machines on the road, and strive to provide the best possible service. | | | Please note that we are not doing repairs at this time, but that we do purchase PowerBook parts, broken PowerBook G3s/G4s, and snow white iBooks. |
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http://www.powerbooktech.com
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| | BBC NEWS Technology Apple warns about bad batteries |
| | An internal short circuit in the batteries causes them to overheat and could pose a fire hazard to consumers. | | | The faulty batteries have the model number A1045 and serial numbers that begin with HQ404, HQ405, HQ406, HQ407 or HQ408. | | | No other batteries for Powerbook or iBook laptops are affected by the recall. |
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3581024.stm
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| | oreilly.com -- Online Catalog: PowerBook Fan Book |
| | It helps you make the most of the PowerBook's portable connectivity, wireless networking, lightning-fast graphics, and much more with sections on getting started, organizing your digital lifestyle, advanced features, using your PowerBook at home, at the office, or on the go, and tips and tricks for doing most anything and everything you could want. | | | FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $29.95 and above See details. | | | The PowerBook Fan Book is the perfect guide for mastering your beloved new PowerBook. |
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| | PowerBook Prices at MacPrices.com® |
| | - Buy or sell used models on our PowerBook and iBook Classifieds. | | | - See our Clearance PowerBook and iBook Price Tracker for left-over, refurbished, and open-box return models. |
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http://www.macprices.com/g4tracker.shtml
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| | AppleInsider Apple to refresh PowerBooks, iBooks next week (Updated) |
| | Two new 12-inch PowerBooks will reportedly carry model numbers 'M9183LL/A' and 'M9184LL/A', while revised 15-inch models are being referenced by model numbers 'M9422LL/A' and 'M9421LL/A.' A single high-end 17-inch PowerBook G4 configuration is referenced by sources as 'M9462LL/A.' | | | In all, the company is expected to debut 8 new laptop configurations. | | | Confirming previous reports, sources with an unblemished track record tell AppleInsider that Apple is preparing to announce new versions of its consumer iBook and professional-grade PowerBook next week. |
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http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=425
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| | The Powerbook Prank: He wanted a Powerbook. We gave him a P-P-P-Powerbook! |
| | This was purchased for a project that fell through. | | | For the sake of an easy sale, I just pretended to sell it as my own, with a starting price of $1700, and the "Buy It Now" option for $2100. | | | My friend Cory wanted me to sell it for him just days after he bought it. |
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http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook
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| | PowerBook Parts, PowerBook Repair, PowerBook Upgrade, (G4 Aluminum, Titanium, G3 Pismo, Lombard and iBook) |
| | PowerBook Parts, PowerBook Repair, PowerBook Upgrade, (G4 Aluminum, Titanium, G3 Pismo, Lombard and iBook) |
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| | iFixit - iBook & PowerBook Parts |
| | Identify your PowerBook or iBook model, then locate the part you need. | | | Install your new PowerBook or iBook parts yourself using our revolutionary free Fixit Guide Series. | | | Where can I sell my PowerBook or iBook? |
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| | P-P-P-Powerbook MetaFilter |
| | Now, for you non-techies here, a factory model p-p-p-powerbook weights half what it's competitors weigh, comes with an A4 screen, the latest in internet adventure software, zero boot time, a fullsize keyboard (often with Key Redundancy | | | This thread has been archived and is closed to new comments | | | May 13, 2004 7:41 PM An American Ebay seller realises a European bidder is trying to scam him out of a Powerbook (fake escrow site, hijacked ebay account), so he sends him something far better, a P-P-P-Powerbook! |
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http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/33088
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| | Flickr: Photos tagged with powerbook |
| | You can assign as many tags as you wish to each photo. | | | Feeds for photos tagged with powerbook Available as RSS 2.0 and Atom | | | NEW Explore and refine powerbook photos with our brand new clustery goodness! |
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