Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

by Apple

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.5 x 1.1 inches ; 5.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006HU304
• Item model number: M9676LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Fully loaded with a powerful G4 processor, a 5400-rpm 80 GB hard drive, 512 MB of memory, and a nifty scrolling trackpad, the 15-inch PowerBook G4 boasts features few notebook computers can match.

With a processor speed of 1.5 GHz, DDR RAM capacity up to 2 GB, a light 5.6-pound weight and thin 1.1-inch design, the 15-inch PowerBook gives you the ideal balance between power and portability. Work and play in millions of colors on a stunning 15.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with 1280 x 854 pixel resolution that's ideal for watching movies in their original wide-screen format. You can also make movies of your own with the included iMovie HD software, or get Final Cut Pro HD for more advanced video editing, compositing and special effects. And thanks to its built-in DVI port, you even have the option of connecting your PowerBook to Apple's breathtaking Cinema Displays.

	As Smart as It Looks The sleek exterior is as stunning as ever. The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes with all the refinements and esthetic touches that make it the most coveted full-featured notebook computer on the planet: elegant aluminum construction, 1.1-inch thin design, slot-loading Combo Drive and a brilliant illuminated keyboard. On the inside, a faster PowerPC G4 processor, a standard 5400-rpm 80 GB hard drive, powerful graphics, up to 2 GB of RAM and Mac OS X -- the world's most advanced operating system -- combine to deliver off-the-charts performance. Speed-optimized Architecture Inside the 15-inch PowerBook G4 is a screamingly fast 1.5 GHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine. Advanced processor design and memory architecture are among several core advantages that enable the PowerBook G4 to pack such a tremendous wallop. Exremely Fast Wireless Bluetooth. Wi-Fi. Ethernet. Modem. When it comes to communication, the PowerBook G4 covers all the bases, offering state-of-the-art solutions right out of the box, including built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, built-in AirPort Extreme, built-in high-speed Ethernet and a built-in modem. Built in to the PowerBook G4, AirPort Extreme delivers state-of-the-art wireless performance, employing the 802.11g wireless standard. Now you never have to worry about compromised data rates: AirPort Extreme gives you blazing connectivity speeds up to 54 megabits per second(1). And with 802.11g and 802.11b interoperability, AirPort Extreme allows you to connect at the majority of wireless hotspots. DVD-ROM/CD-RW Optical Drive Though it's the smallest portable Apple has ever shipped, the 12-inch PowerBook G4 packs formidable processing power for graphic design-- not to mention playing 3D games, listening to music and watching DVD movies between flights. The M9676LL/A comes with a slot-loading Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) which lets you burn CDs and watch DVDs.
Powerbook model M9689LL/A features a 17-inch TFT widescreen display.
Powerbook models M9676LL/A and M9677LL/A feature a 15.2" TFT widescreen display.
Powerbook models M9690LL/A and M9691LL/A feature a 12.1" TFT display.

Sizzling Graphics Processor The 15-inch PowerBook G4 comes turbocharged with the new ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. The Mobility Radeon 9700 features a number of cutting-edge graphics technologies, including programmable pixel and vertex shading for lighting and shadow effects. It dramatically enhances all aspects of your visual experience in every application, perfect for photorealistic 3D games and cinematic-quality video. Fast FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 The PowerBook G4 features FireWire, for connecting external hard drives and DV cameras, and USB, for connecting graphics tablets, digital cameras, printers and scanners. With more than 30 times the bandwidth of the popular USB 1.0 peripheral standard, FireWire 400 has become the gold standard for high-speed data transfer. And Apple ups the ante, effectively doubling data throughput, with FireWire 800. The new 15-inch PowerBook G4 has two FireWire ports -- one for the hundreds of FireWire 400 peripherals already available and the other for the coming generation of FireWire 800 peripherals. In addition, the PowerBook G4 offers the fastest connection to USB peripherals with two 480 Mbps USB 2.0 ports.

Built-in Bluetooth 2.0 Three times faster than Bluetooth 1.x, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (enhanced data rate) is now built into every new PowerBook model. Like AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth connects wirelessly to digital devices, including Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, handhelds and peripherals. What's more, you can even choose to enjoy a cable-free desktop with Apple's Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard and mouse. Operating within a 30-foot range, Bluetooth enables wireless data transfers between a rapidly growing list of Bluetooth-savvy peripherals. Using iSync, for example, you can use Bluetooth to synchronize your personal information between your PowerBook, your mobile phone and your Palm OS-based handheld. And your new PowerBook can use your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to take advantage of GPRS or 1xRTT connectivity, so you can check your email from just about anywhere -- a life saver for those occasions when an 802.11 wireless hot spot isn't available.

Product Description

Includes: lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, S-Video to Composite adapter, DVI to VGA adapter, iLife, iSync, & more. Apple 15" PowerBook Computer - This notebook computer comes packed with unique and convenient features that will greatly enhance your mobile computing experience. Built-in AirPort Extreme is a great feature to help keep you connected on the road. Wherever there's a Wi-Fi Hot Spot, you can wirelessly surf the Internet and check e-mail. And if there's no Wi-Fi around, you can use a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone as a modem, thanks to built-in Bluetooth 2.0 support. With Bluetooth 2.0, you can also use it along with iSync, to keep your contacts and schedules up to date. Not to mention enjoying a cable-free experience with an optional Apple wireless keyboard & mouse! Another really unique feature is the trackpad. Unlike other trackpads, this trackpad lets you easily scroll through web pages and large documents using a unique 2-finger method. ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 with 64MB of DDR SDRAM 80GB 5400RPM HDD DVD-ROM/CD-RW - up to 24x CD-R, 16x CD-RW, 24x CD-ROM, & 8x DVD-ROM Built-in Gigabit Ethernet - 10/100/1000 Built-in 802.11g AirPort Extreme Built-in Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) Built-in 56k v.92 Fax Modem Full size illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor Unit Dimensions - 1.1 (h) x 13.7 (w) x 9.5 (d) Unit Weight - 5.6 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i am just amazed, March 12, 2005

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D Cohen "Dan" (Cranford, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I have had this computer 2 days now. It is just amazing. It arrived from amazon charged and ready to go. In 10 minutes I had it fully set up (it is _so_ simple to set up) and was surfing the web from my hotel.

Right now I am typing this whilst listening to the music from my ipod on it!!

I never imagined a computer could be this easy to use.

The only thing the other reviews didn't mention is that it is ready to go faster than I open the screen when coming up from sleep mode which is great when you just want to look something up.

If you have an ipod then you know how easy apple stuff is to use - just get this!!

Battery life is great - it shows the remaining time in the top right corner of the screen - I am getting over 4 hours.

Dan

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My prized possesion., March 7, 2005

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Adam Richard Drew - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I bought my PowerBook about a month ago, and it is simply the most wonderfull tool I have ever purchased. It has replaced my DVD player, my video game consoles, and my PC based music production workstation. I upgraded to 1Gig of RAM and bought an M-Audio FastTrack USB audio interface - the end result being an extremely powerfull and totally portable recording workstation. Of all the music setups I've had in my life, this is by far the best. To set up the audio interface all I had to do was plug it in - no drivers, no wizards, just plug and play.

All the buzz about Macs is completely true. OS X just makes everything easier and more fun, the system never crashes, the included software is incredible, and despite the clock speed discrepencies between the G4 and Pentium 4, my PowerBook trounces my Dell P4 2.6GHz! Also, be advised that spyware, adware, malware and virii are not isues on a Mac, and Apple's included web browser (Safari), mail client, and IM client are all at the top of thier respective classes. If your considering a Mac purchase, and want a portable, I believe the PB 15" is the best of all worlds as far as size, features and shear power (the 12" dosen't give you the screen real estate required for audio or graphic editing, the 17" is just too big to lug around comfortably and safely). Get one, you wont be sorry.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars long-time Apple user loves this G4, March 15, 2005

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Living in Budapest "livinginhungary" (Budapest, Hungary (originally Ann Arbor, MI)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple PowerBook Laptop 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) (Personal Computers)

I've owned Apple computers going all the way back to the Apple II+. Along the way, I have had the very rare bad apple. However, this PowerBook G4 worked great right out of the box. It was nice to find it fully charged and ready to go. These days I'm not really a 'power user. I'm not crunching any serious numbers or even much game playing, but I still appreciated the crisp speed of the 1.5GHz processor. I can see a noticeable difference between the 1.5GHz and my old PowerBook G4 500MHz. I also like the keyboard and how it lights up in darker rooms. Finally the PowerBook hasn't lost any of its coolness. I still get people commenting on how cool it looks. I have to say that this is one of the best Apple Products that I've owned in over 20 years of owning Apple products.