Apple PowerBook Laptop 12.1" M9007LL/A (1.0-GHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive) |  | Brand: Apple
Category: Personal Computer
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 2191
Hardware Type: Notebook Computer
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: Personal Computers
Operating System: Apple MacOS X
CPU Manufacturer: IBM
CPU Speed: 1
CPU Type: PowerPC G4
Processors: 1
System Bus Speed: 133
System Memory: 256
Memory Type: DDR SDRAM
Secondary Cache Size: 512
Keyboard: Full-sized keyboard with 78 keys, including 12 function key, 4 arrow keys (inverted "T" arrangement), and embedded keypad
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Hard Drive Size: 40
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Graphics Card: NVIDA GeForce FX Go5200 with AGP 4x
Graphics RAM: 32
Native Resolution: 1024-by-768
Modem: 56 Kbps
Network Interface: 10-Mbps/100-Mbps Ethernet
Free Memory Slots: 1
Includes Software: Mac OS X Panther v10.3, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, Sherlock, Address Book, QuickTime, iLife, Filemaker Pro 6 Trial, GraphicConverter, Microsoft Office v., X Test Drive, OmniGraffle, OmniOutliner, QuickBooks for Mac New User Edition, Zinio Reader, Developer Tools, and Apple Hardware Test, 30 days free Internet through Earthlink
Display Size: 12.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 7.8 x 12.7
Built-in Bluetooth; 54-Mbps AirPort Extreme ready
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: C40454
Model: M9007LL/A
UPC: 718908514665
EAN: 0718908514665
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Product Description
The new PowerBook family gives you power in a choice of three ultrafast portables. Whether you prefer the ultra-compact 12-inch model, the coveted 15-inch powerhouse, or the stunning 17-inch beauty, every new PowerBook G4 is loaded with advanced capabilities. Housed in a sleek, lightweight aluminum alloy enclosure, the PowerBook G4 is resistant to stains and scratches. It's also perfectly smooth on all surfaces, with no doors, protruding latches or levers to break, and no sharp edges to catch on your clothing. And whatever your notebook needs or desires are, you can be sure there's a PowerBook G4 that's perfect for you.Starting at just 4.6 pounds, the three new PowerBook G4 models are light enough to carry around all day. And thanks to the PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, every PowerBook packs a tremendous punch for doing everything from crunching numbers to editing video and designing show-stopping presentations. You'll marvel at the way Apple has fitted the supersharp high-resolution TFT XGA active-matrix display into such a remarkably compact frame. To see it is to feel the strong stirrings of technolust.
Amazon.com Product Description
As the most affordable member of Apple's new PowerBook lineup, the PowerBook G4 12.1-inch M9007LL/A is reasonably powerful, super-portable and extremely well connected. You may want to check one of Apple's larger, faster PowerBooks if you need a big display or a notebook that efficiently handles demanding applications such as CAD-type drawing or advanced 3-D gaming, but the average user should find all they need inside this model's sleek aluminum alloy enclosure. Surprisingly, the PowerBook G4 M9007LL/A is driven by the same processor used in last year's top-of-the-line 17-inch PowerBook, the 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with 512 KB Level 2 cache for rapid retrieval of recently accessed data. Apple has added 256 MB of medium speed PC2100 (266 MHz) DDR SDRAM memory (upgradeable to 1.25 GB) and an nVidia GeForce FX Go5200 graphics chipset with 32 MB of dedicated video memory, thus ensuring smooth operation during standard tasks. Some performance degradation may be evident when running complex professional applications and high-end games or while multitasking. At just 10.9 by 8.6 by 1.2 inches and a scant 4.6 pounds (with battery and optical drive attached), the PowerBook G4 M9007LL/A is extraordinarily compact. Yet it's packed with amenities. Standard features include a 12.1-inch TFT display capable of detailed 1024x768 resolution, a 78-key keyboard with solid-state track pad, a digital DVI output for flat-screen displays, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port for connecting plug and play devices such as external drives and digital cameras, and integrated Bluetooth 1.1 technology for cordless peripherals. A reasonably sized 40 GB hard disk and DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive are standard, as are a high-speed 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection and low-speed 56K V.92 modem. DVD burning is not supported in this stock configuration, and wireless communications are available only with the purchase of an AirPort Extreme card. Battery life is estimated at five hours in ideal conditions.
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One of the best Laptops I have owned February 27, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
A fantastic ultra portable laptop. I bought the 12" Powerbook G4 1Ghz, and have been blown away by it. It has a good metallic design and its size is very easy to carry around, this is the major disadvantage of larger bulkier notebooks. I have had mine upgraded to 1.25 GB Ram, and the performance of applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop is great. You can even play games like Halo on it pretty well, if that is your thing. You can have up to 80GB of HD, and my advice is to buy the largest you can afford. I also have an Airport (802.11g) card installed, and it allows wireless connectivity with a pretty good range. In addition, Bluetooth built-in allowed me to use a very nice wireless mouse with it. The Keyboard is of good quality, an important feature if you have to write long documents in Word! The LCD screen is of good quality too. All in all it made a pleasant switch from my previous bulky Sony Vaio Lap. I would recommend this computer very highly.
Yes, I love it. January 11, 2004
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Having originally jumped on the Powerbook train when the TIs were introduced, I was way ready to graduate to a faster processor, newer Powerbook. I had a 15" TI and experienced most of the normal complaints one reads about in the various message boards (heat, bad paint). Given the vast differences between M$ products and the way the Apple performed, my sanity said go for it!To sum up. The aluminum case, the size, the reliability make it worth it. It's a head turner. I get lots of comments in Starbucks when I check e-mails and do some work. My only advice would be to invest in a good case. The latch is flimsy and probably will fail if you carry the Pbook around naked a lot. The Airport Extreme card is a worthwhile accessory, too. So many places have 802.11 access these days. There are also after market car and airline chargers available which will effectively allow you to work from the time you leave your office and fly to a far off destination. Battery life is good so far. From talking to other owners and personal experience, I recommend going with the manual recomendations. I consistently get between two and three hours depending on what I am doing. I would expect two years of usage from this notebook. By that time, Jobs and Company will have something faster and better that you won't be able to live without.
Great little laptop March 4, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Finally retired my Sony Vaio (850Mhz) and made the switch to a powerbook--wanted to do that ever since I realized that Mac OS X is pretty much BSD Unix with a killer desktop. What a great machine this is. Much better than the comparable IBook...twice the processor cache for starters...and none of the problems that have plagued the 1Gz iBook. Weighs just 4.6 pounds and is very portable...aluminium case is very scratch resistant. I get GREAT range with the add-on Airport Extreme card going to a LinkSys 11g access point (there's an antenna in the lid of the unit). I'm very happy with the battery life, the operating system, and the apps I use on this machine (Office X mostly). About a month after getting and using this machine I got a G5 for my desktop and I'm quite happy. If you're looking for a gaming rig, forget Apple but if you're looking for a business-oriented machine that fits in very smoothly with a PC-based office, this is the ticket. Networks much easier than a Windows machine!
it's great! July 11, 2004
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great laptop. It's light and sleek with tons of great features. I especially like the built-in Bluetooth, which lets me connect to my printer and PDA without wires. I highly recommend this PowerBook!
Macs rule...what can I say. January 14, 2004
8 out of 24 found this review helpful
Other then...you wasted a great deal of money that you could have spent buying this item directly from apple.com. If you are a student or faculty of any kind of accredited school, you could have saved another 200.00$. I don't know what the hell amazon thinks it is doing selling this at the price that it is. However, if you don't care about money, please feel free to purchase your new powerbook. It seriously kicks ***.
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