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News & Opinion
17.6% of Laptops Sold Are Macs
MacUser's Derik DeLong reports:
"There's the old chestnut that Apple has a mere couple of
percent of the market (as if a couple percent of multiple millions
is something to sneeze at). We've also known for some time now that
laptops are fast becoming the choice of both home and business
users. Given that trend, Apple now capturing 17.6% of the laptop
market in the US is not too shabby.
"While they're only the third strongest seller of computers in
general, nearly one out of five laptops out there have that
signature Apple logo riding the back of the display...."
Link:
17.6 Percent of All Laptops Sold Are Macs
MacBooks Drive 'Transformation' in PC
Sales
Macworld UK's Jonny Evans reports:
"Apple is becoming the de facto standard laptop supplier, a
survey suggests.
"New research indicates that Apple laptop sales have soared to
new highs on the back of a new halo effect for the company's
products generated by clamour surrounding iPhone.
"A ChangeWave survey confirms first intimations of the move as
indicated in a previous such survey in June. A survey run across
the first week of August now describes a "transformational shift"
that is propelling good fortune for Apple - but denting
Dell....
"In an ongoing alteration of the consumer PC landscape, Apple
laptop sales have surged to a new all-time high over the past 90
days - up from 12 per cent in June to 17 per cent currently. Apple
desktop sales (7 per cent; down from 8 per cent) have been solid
but unspectacular during that same time period....
"But it's the future that truly represents the change. A total
of 28 per cent of respondents who plan to purchase a laptop in the
next 90 days say they'll get a Mac...."
Link:
Apple Laptops Drive 'Transformation' in PC Sales
Apple Takes Silver, Toshiba Gains Gold for
'Green' Notebooks
Techworld.com's Chris Mellor reports:
"Mirror, mirror on the wall; who is the greenest vendor of them
all? Toshiba has had five of its notebooks rated gold by EPEAT, the
environmental agencies top green rating. And claims that this is
more gold-rated notebooks than any other supplier can boast.
"Apple can only claim 5 silver-rated laptops to its name.
"EPEAT is a US PC environmental rating organization. The US
government has mandated that federal PC purchases must be of
EPEAT-rated PCs, encompassing desktops, notebooks and monitors. The
agency has a searchable database of products rated gold, silver or
bronze in terms of their environmental friendliness."
Link:
Apple Takes Silver While Toshiba Gains Gold for Green
Notebooks
Current Li-Ion Battery Design 'Flawed'
The Register's James Sherwood reports:
"It won't come as much of a surprise to Sony, but the present
design of lithium-ion cell batteries that power our consumer
electronics is flawed, according to Japanese researchers. The
startling announcement has been made by the Tokyo Institute of
Technology, which claims that such batteries must be redesigned to
avoid further potential dangers.
"A spokesperson at the institute has described the average
lithium-ion battery as 'quite a dangerous little box of
energy'...."
Link: Li-Ion
Battery Design 'Flawed'
Problem with MacBook Internal Power
Connector
Hardmac's Lionel reports:
"One of our readers from a certified Apple Repair Center sent us
a report concerning a problem affecting the internal power
connector of some MacBooks.
"...there is a short circuit between the internal connector and
the motherboard. It burns tracks, and the entire board has to be
exchanged.
"The problem does not affect many units (yet?), but we can
confirm from our disassembling experiments, that the internal
connector seems lousy, while it is a critical component."
Link: Problem with MacBook
Internal Power Connector
Refurbished iPhones Available from Apple
The first Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have appeared at
the online Apple Store, linked to their own dedicated page (scroll
down the left column of the Home page).
Both models are offered, plus the AppleCare extended
warranty.
Save 100 bucks.
iPhone, 4 GB
- Multi-touch display with full QWERTY soft keyboard
- Safari web browser
- Email access
- Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
- Holds up to 1,000 songs
- Up to 8 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby time
- 2.0 megapixel camera
- 4.8 ounces
- 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches
- Apple earphones with built-in microphone
- USB 2.0 cable
- Save 21% off the original price
- Original price: $499
- Apple Certified Refurbished price: $399
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iPhone, 8 GB
- Holds up to 2,000 songs
- Save 17% off the original price
- Original price: $599
- Apple Certified Refurbished price: $499
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AppleCare Protection Plan - iPhone
Enjoy peace of mind for two full years with the AppleCare
Protection Plan for iPhone, which extends your repair coverage to
two years from the original purchase date of your iPhone.
Price: $69
If you're not familiar with Apple's Certified Refurbished
products, here are the broad strokes. Apple Certified Refurbished
Products are preowned Apple products that undergo Apple's stringent
refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. These
products have been returned under Apple's Return and Refund
Policies. While only some units are returned due to technical
issues, all units undergo the full quality refurbishment
process.
Each Apple Certified Refurbished Product:
- is fully tested (including full burn-in testing).
- is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules
identified in testing.
- is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection.
- is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new
boxes, etc.).
- includes the operating software originally shipped with the
unit and the custom software offered with that system. See each
products "Learn More" for more details.
- is given a new refurbished part number and serial number.
- is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to
sellable refurbished stock.
Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical
guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures, and ACR
Products are covered by the same 12-month Apple warranty that
applies to new Apple products, and are also eligible for extended
AppleCare coverage up to two years from purchase (three years for
Mac products).
Link:
Apple Store
Tech Trends
Toshiba Introduces World's First 320 GB 2.5"
Hard Drive
PR: Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) has announced
the world's first 320 GB1 2.5" Hard Drive, as the lead
product in a new series of 5,400 RPM notebook drives. The company
also expanded into the high-end 7,200 RPM performance class with a
family of products offering up to 200 GB capacity.
Toshiba's new 5,400 RPM 2.5" Hard Drives feature capacity points
from 80 GB to 320 GB, using both 120 GB-per-platter and 160
GB-per-platter designs in the MK-46GSX and MK-52GSX families,
respectively. The high-end 7,200 RPM MK-49GSY series features
capacity points of 80 GB to 200 GB. All three families support the
Serial ATA interface at a 3.0 Gbps data transfer rate, and
free-fall sensor options are available on select models.
This broad lineup of storage solutions for information
technology (IT) and consumer electronics (CE) OEMs is based on an
extensible platform that incorporates a shared architectural base
and common components. Leveraging this platform enabled Toshiba's
development teams in the United States and Japan to bring products
to market quicker and provided more manufacturing flexibility to
meet changing customer demands.
By utilizing the latest head and media technologies, the
extensible platform architected by Toshiba will provide the fastest
native transfer rates yet achieved in mobile 2.5" products - a key
factor in overall drive performance.
"Our global collaboration and new architectural platform greatly
accelerated our ability to deliver industry-leading 2.5" capacity,
while introducing a broad array of 2.5" product offerings," said
Scott Maccabe, vice president and general manager of Toshiba
Storage Device Division. "Toshiba's engineering innovation has
positioned us competitively for the future and demonstrates our
long-term commitment to addressing the growing demand for capacity
and feature-rich storage solutions for digital data, as end users
continue to embrace video and multimedia applications."
Toshiba successfully orchestrated a collaborative design effort
with the company's design teams at the Storage Design Center in
Fremont, Calif., and the Ome, Japan, development center to bring
this lineup to market. Using Toshiba's innovative extensible
platform approach, designs for these new product families feature
commonality in fundamental Hard Drive components such as heads,
media, ASICs and firmware. In addition to accelerating the
development schedule, extensibility increases manufacturing
efficiencies and speeds up the OEM qualification process, giving
Toshiba a solid foundation for future technology introductions.
The company's 2.5" Hard Drive lineup now spans from the
ultra-power-conservative segment with the existing 200 GB 4,200 RPM
MK2035GSS, to the mainstream market with the new 5,400 RPM MK-GSX
series and, finally, to the high-performance category with the new
7,200 RPM MK-GSY offering. Toshiba is well-positioned to deliver
the right capacity and performance options to meet the needs of IT
and CE manufacturers for mobile PCs, compact external storage
devices, personal video recorders, gaming consoles, converged TVs,
printers, point-of-sale terminals, media centers and audio/video
editing systems.
According to Gartner, 2.5" mobile-class PATA/SATA-interface Hard
Drive shipments worldwide will increase from 112 million in 2006 to
more than 280 million in 2011.2
"The mobile 2.5"/9.5mm-Z-height form factor will be servicing a
wider and richer variety of applications," said John Monroe, a
research vice president at Gartner. "Increasing capacities at lower
costs, coupled with enhanced performance and reliability metrics,
will enable this class of product to further penetrate new consumer
markets as well as expanding possibilities for integration in the
traditional PC and blade server markets."
As storage becomes imperative to a digitally driven and mobile
world, IT and CE manufacturers need more features to protect data
and improve Hard Drive performance. To address these requirements,
Toshiba has designed a state-of-the-art free-fall sensor option
that enables the drive to respond to 10-inch or greater drops when
integrated in OEM systems. Toshiba's free-fall sensor option
features Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART)
events reporting and has been adopted by the industry for
standardization as part of the upcoming ATA-8 interface
specification.
Toshiba's new Hard Drive families are RoHS3 compliant and will
begin production in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Product Specifications - Model no. MKxx52GSX Series
- Maximum Capacity (Formatted):1 320 GB, 250 GB, 160
GB, 120 GB and 80 GB
- Number of platters: 2/1
- Areal density: 254 Gbits/in2
- Media transfer rate: 801 Mbps
- Average seek time: 12 ms
- Rotational speed: 5,400 RPM
- Buffer memory: 8 MB
- Interface: ATA8
- Interface transfer rate: 3 Gbps (Serial ATA 2.6)
- External dimensions (WxDxH): 69.85mm x 100.0mm x 9.5mm
- Weight: 102g/98g (max)
- Energy consumption efficiency: 0.0019 / 0.0024 / 0.0038 /
0.0050 / 0.0075 W/GB
- Shock resistance:
- Operating: 350G
- Non-operating: 900G
Model no. MKxx46GSX Series
- Capacity (Formatted):1 250 GB, 160 GB, 120 GB and 80
GB
- Number of platters: 2/1
- Areal density: 200 Gbit/in2
- Media transfer rate: 759 Mbps
- Average seek time: 12 ms
- Rotational speed: 5,400 RPM
- Buffer memory: 8 MB
- Interface: ATA8
- Interface transfer rate: 3 Gbps (Serial ATA 2.6)
- External dimensions (WxDxH): 69.85mm x 100.0mm x 9.5mm
- Weight: 102g/98g (max)
- Energy consumption efficiency: 0.0024 / 0.0038 / 0.0050 /
0.0075 W/GB
- Shock resistance:
- Operating: 350G
- Non-operating: 900G
Model no. MKxx49GSY Series
- Capacity (Formatted):1 200 GB, 160 GB, 120 GB and 80
GB
- Number of platters: 2/1
- Areal density: 154 Gbit/in2
- Media transfer rate: 895.9 Mbps
- Average seek time: 12 ms
- Rotational speed: 7,200 RPM
- Buffer memory: 16 MB
- Interface: ATA8
- Interface transfer rate: 3 Gbps (Serial ATA 2.6)
- External dimensions (WxDxH): 69.85mm x 100.0mm x 9.5mm
- Weight: 115g/111g (max)
- Energy consumption efficiency: 0.0045 / 0.0056 / 0.0075 /
0.0113 W/GB
- Shock resistance:
- Operating: 300G
- Non-operating: 900G
Link: Toshiba
Storage
24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack for Laptops
PR: Medis Technologies Ltd. has announced that it will
demonstrate the 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack for handheld devices and
present the development program for a new 20 Watt Fuel Cell Product
with a new fuel compound based on Medis' patented fuel, at the
Intel Developers Forum on Sept 18th, 19th, and 20th in San
Francisco CA. The 24/7 power pack powers a variety of mobile
handhelds for up to 20-30 hours and the 20 Watt solution is being
designed to supply enough power to meet the requirements of all day
mobile computing. Medis also plans to unveil a demonstration unit
of their next generation 24/7 Fuel Cell Power Pack product that
will exhibit a significantly smaller form factor as well as a
refueling cartridge for longer runtimes.
"Innovation' in the power sources industry is essential to
realize the vision of all day and beyond of untethered mobile
computing," said Kamal Shah, Mobility Enabling Initiative Manager,
Mobile Platforms Group, Intel Corporation. "Medis has reached a
major milestone for the fuel cell industry by commercializing their
UL Certified Fuel Cell Charger for handheld devices."
"We are very pleased to be demonstrating our 24/7 Fuel Cell
Power Pack and unveiling our new products for mobile devices and
laptops at the Intel Developers Forum, said Jacob Weiss, President
of Medis Technologies. "Providing mobile users with extended
runtimes on their mobile devices is what our 24/7 has to offer
users and we continue to make advances in our technology to enable
all day computing for higher power products. The Intel Developers
Forum is the right forum for us to unveil these advances."
Link: Intel Developers
Forum
Fujitsu Shows Biodegradable Laptop
CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos reports:
"Fujitsu has taken the use of biodegradable plastic beyond
picnic ware and household items, and designed a notebook with a
biodegradable chassis.
"The Fujitsu LifeBook sports a chassis made from a plastic made
from cornstarch, rather than petroleum. When it is disposed of, the
chassis will decompose in a matter of months, as opposed to decades
for standard plastic."
Link: Fujitsu
Reveals Biodegradable Laptop
Products and Services
COOLdock Laptop Stand with Forced Air Cooling
System
PR: In recent times overheating has been a hot topic
for laptop users, with battery recalls from major manufacturers due
to risk of explosion and overheating defects, leaving many users in
the lurch, and others feeling uneasy about the ongoing safety and
reliability of theirs.
Introducing the COOLdock Laptop Stand - an easy and
cost-effective solution to help prevent the problems associated
with overheating. Its unique inbuilt cooling fan system dissipates
heat away from your computer. Better still, it plugs directly into
a USB port - no mains power is required. A cooler laptop reduces
heat buildup, which extends battery life and processing speed.
"Not only will the COOLdock Laptop Stand keep your system cool,
its ergonomic design will also help reduce back, neck and wrist
strain, by improving posture. While laptop computers are handy and
endlessly portable, the effects can be debilitating for heavy
users," comments Bad Back Store's Managing Director Felicity
Wood.
The problem, of course, is that the screen and keyboard are
attached. This is convenient when you are on the go, but its design
means a tradeoff between poor neck/head posture and poor hand/wrist
posture; either the keyboard is too high or the screen is too low.
"The COOLdock Laptop Stand offers eight levels of adjustable screen
height tilt providing the ultimate in ergonomic comfort. It's
really a state-of-the-art upgrade for your laptop, a real must
have," says Wood.
Features:
- Space-saving, money-saving solution eliminates the need for
extra monitors.
- Smart, simple fashion and unique design
- Built-in 4-port USB 2.0 hub provides one-time connection for
computer accessories
- 8 Level adjustable screen height tilt for optimal viewing and
ergonomic comfort.
- Allows positioning of LCD at eye-level to help reduce neck
strain.
- Built-in 2 cooling fans dissipate heat away from the laptop and
cools down the overall temperature of the system
Specifications
- Product Dimension : 327x281x46mm
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- ON/OFF power switch
- Fan Dimension: 60 x 60 x 10 mm
- Rated Voltage: 5V DC
- Power Current: 0.18 A
- Rated Consumption: 0.9 W
- Rated Speed: 3500 ± 10%RPM
- Airflow: 30 CFM
- Static Pressure: 2.01 mm H2O
- Noise Level: < 26 dBA
Some additional tips to help improve posture when working on a
laptop include:
- Use an external mouse and keyboard and keep them at the edge of
your desk.
- Adjust your chair so your desk is just a little below your
sitting elbow height. Raise the laptop so the top of the screen is
just below eye level.
- Don't lean on your desk while typing and keep your elbows in
line with your shoulders, hanging loosely at your sides.
- When using the laptop keyboard, try not to drop your wrists
onto the "wristrest". Instead, move your hands freely across the
keyboard and keep your hands in line with your elbows.
$65
COOLdock Laptop Stand is exclusive to BadBackStore.com. With
increasing numbers of people suffering chronic back pain and
seeking solutions, badbackstore.com is committed to providing
information and resources to help ensure sufferers receive
informative data enabling them to make informed decisions.
The site features high-quality, ergonomic products ranging from
ergonomic chairs to lumbar support and massagers, with the
selection largely driven by customer demand and feedback.
Link:
COOLdock Laptop Stand with Fan Forced Cooling System
zCover TypeOn Preprinted Language
Keyboard Skin for MacBook
PR: zCover TypeOn
Preprinted Language Keyboard Skin for Apple MacBook 13"
Special Edition
Clone White
Clone Black
- Unique in having preprinted letters on the cover
- Perfectly coincides with the layout of the standard US English
Keyboard.
- Snugly fitted to your keyboard
- Won't be squinting again struggling to find the right key
- Preprinted with US English Layout
- zCover silicone skin are crafted from nontoxic, durable
high-grade silicone rubber. It is safe.
- Ultra thin (0.6mm) skin touch feeling, durable,
- Multicolor and glow-in-dark fashionable design,
- Full shock-absorbing, tear-resistant protection,
- Molded to specifically fit every point,
- Removable easy on and off for cleaning,
- Stays in place and does not shift around,
- Washable - you can wash zCover silicone typeOn skin by hand.
Make sure it's dried out before put it on your keyboard.
$34.99
- zPrinted Ice Clear
- zPrinted Ice Pink
- zPrinted Ice Blue
- zPrinted Ice Green
- zPrinted Ice Purple
- zPrinted Ice Yellow
$24.99
Original Ice Clear Series Keyboard Skin Preprinted Ice Clear
Series Keyboard Skin Preprinted
- Black on White
- zPrinted Black
- zPrinted White
$24.99
Link:
zCover TypeOn Preprinted Language Keyboard Skin for MacBook
Targus Offers MacBook Users 3 Stylish
New Carrying Cases
PR: Targus Inc., maker of the world's
top-selling laptop computer cases and accessories, today announced
three new carrying cases designed specifically for MacBook, 15"
MacBook Pro and accessories. The three new cases are made of
durable, high-quality ballistic nylon and custom designed with the
Apple user in mind, featuring plenty of space for the MacBook and
accessories such as a Mighty Mouse, MacSafe Power Adapter, Apple
Remote and of course an iPod.
"We've created our new Radius line specifically with MacBook
owners in mind," said Al Giazzon, vice president of marketing at
Targus. "The bags feature upgraded materials and details like
headphone cable management that make carrying the MacBook as much
an experience as using one."
"Apple laptops are no longer the minority and the market isn't
just dominated by PCs anymore," said Bob O'Donnell, Program VP,
Clients and Displays at IDC. "In fact, in recent years we've seen
Apple sales grow more than two times faster than the overall PC
market and currently Apple is now the number 3 player in the total
US PC market."
Targus Radius Convertible Messenger/Backpack (Model #
TSB07701US)
The Radius Convertible Messenger/Backpack is designed to fit the
15" MacBook Pro and features an EVA molded notebook compartment for
added protection. The black and olive Convertible
Messenger/Backpack features a zip down workstation with custom
sized pockets made specifically to fit an Apple Mighty Mouse,
MacSafe Power Adapter, Apple Remote and iPod. This case also
features a business card holder, key clip, pen loops along with a
trolley strap for easy transport on rolling luggage. The case
converts from a backpack to messenger and includes a zippered
pocket to store the backpack straps when not in use. The padded
shoulder straps are ergonomically designed for carrying comfort and
include an integrated cable management system to keep the iPod
headphone cord neatly wound. The product measures 13.3" x 4.18" x
18.10", is 4.18 pounds and has an estimated street price of
$99.99.
Targus Radius Messenger (Model # TSM040US)
The Radius Messenger is designed to fit and completely protect
15" MacBook Pro®. The messenger includes a convenient back
pocket to store files and other documents and features locking
zipper pulls to secure the notebook compartment at school, in
airports, hotels or other crowded areas. The padded removable
shoulder strap and carry handle provide comfortable carrying
options while the water-resistant material keeps belongings dry
during wet weather. The black and olive case can easily accommodate
Apple accessories such as MacSafe Power Adapter, Apple Remote and
iPod. The case measures 17.13" x 7.09" x 12", weighs 3.08 pounds
and has an estimated street price of $89.99.
Targus Radius Vertical Messenger (Model # TSM043US)
The Radius Vertical Messenger is designed to fit and exclusively
protect MacBook®. The workstation features customized pockets
designed specifically to fit an iPod, Mighty Mouse, Apple Remote
and MacSafe Power Adapter. The messenger is black and olive in
color and features a slim, vertical design that is easy to carry
and store whether in an airplane, at school or traveling from place
to place. Made of durable, high-quality polyester the Radius
Vertical Messenger is water resistant and able to withstand
long-term wear and tear. The product measures 11.02" x 2.17" x
14.17", weighs 2.2 pounds and has an estimated street price of
$59.99.
Backed by as a limited lifetime warranty, Radius bags are
available today, exclusively at Amazon.com.
Link: Targus
Bargain 'Books
Bargain 'Books are used unless otherwise indicated. New and
refurbished units have a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible
for AppleCare.
There are two different versions of WallStreet running at 233
MHz, the cacheless MainStreet
version and the later Series II
with a level 2 cache. It's not always possible to determine from
the vendor's listing which is being offered, so we've included
links within this paragraph to the two models. The same goes for
the PowerBook G4/667 (VGA) and
G4/667 (DVI), the titanium vs.
aluminum 15" PowerBook G4 at 1 GHz, and 1.25 GHz to 1.5 GHz 15"
PowerBooks.
PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook profiles linked in our Portable Mac Index.
The 2.2 GHz MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo is the cheapest MacBook Pro
offered this week, but there are some Black original 2.0 GHz Core
Duo MacBooks at $949. My advice: Go for the white Core 2 Duo model
at the same price. A high-resolution screen 17" MacBook Pro is
available, although at just $200 of the new price, it's not a
rip-roaring bargain. cm
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, black, 512/80/SD, $949
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $949
- refurb 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,099
- refurb 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $1,299
- refurb 15" 2.2 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/120/SD, $1,699
- refurb 15" 2.33 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/120/SD, $1,899
- refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $2,199
- refurb 17" 2.33 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $2,199
- refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $2,399
- refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Core 2 hi-res MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160 7200
rpm/SD, $2,599
TechRestore is offering a $25 discount to 'Book Review readers
off any PowerBook or iBook in stock. Just enter the code CWM during
checkout when ordering online. The coupon code is valid from now
through 2007.12.31.
- 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/Combo, $419.99 less $25 = $394.99
- 12" PowerBook G4/867, 256/40/Combo, $549.99 less $25 = $
- 12" PowerBook G4/867, 256/40/SD, $679.99 less $25 =
$654.99
- 15" PowerBook G4/400, 256/20/Combo, $549.99 less $25 =
$524.99
- 15" PowerBook G4/800, 256/40/Combo, $649.99 less $25 =
$624.99
- 15" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 512/80/Combo, $869.99 less $25 =
$844.99
- 15" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 512/80/SD, $979.99 less $25 =
$954.99
- 17" PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/80/SD, $1,029.99 less $25 =
$1,004.99
- 17" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 512/80/SD, $1,119.99 less $25 =
$1,094.99
- 17" PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/120/SD, $1,399.99 less $25 =
$1,374.99
- 12" iBook G3/500, 192/10/CD, $199
- 12" iBook G3/600, 256/20/CD, $219
- 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/Combo, $299
- 12" iBook G3/800, 256/30/CD, $289
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/Combo, AirPort, $515
- 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz, 512/30/Combo, AirPort, $559
- 15" PowerBook G4/867, 512/40/SD, $579
- Add Airport for $70
Free shipping and $50 rebate on Power Max MP3 Sunglasses with
the purchase of any new used or refurbished Mac.
- open box 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/120/SD, $75 RAM
rebate, $1,349
- open box 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SuperDrive,
$75 RAM rebate, $1,249
- open box MacBook 2.16 GHz Core 2, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $75 RAM
rebate, $1,449
- open box 15" 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD, $75 RAM
rebate, $1,699
- 15" 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 1/120/SD, $75 RAM rebate,
$1,749
- 17" 2.33 GHz Core 2 MacBook Pro, 2/160/SD, $75 RAM rebate,
$2,688
- Lombard PowerBook G3/333, 128/4/CD, $219.99
- Lombard PowerBook G3/400, 128/4/CD, $299.99
- G4 Processor upgrade special (valid only with machine
purchase), $179.99 installed
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 768/30/Combo, $549
- 12" iBook G4/1.2 GHz, 512/30/Combo, APX, $599
- 14" iBook G4/1.2 GHz, 768/60/Combo, APX, $649
- 14" iBook G4/1.42 GHz, 512/60/SD, APX, $749
- 15" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/60/SD, APX, $849
- 15" PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/60/Combo, $799
- 15" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 512/60/SD, $849
- 17" PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 512/60/SD, APX, $759
- 17" PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 512/80/SD, APX, $1,099
- 12" clamshell iBook G3/300, blueberry, 64/3/CD, $129.95
- 12" clamshell iBook G3/366, Key lime, 128/10/CD, $289.95
- 12" iBook G3/500, 128/10/CD, $219.95
- 12" iBook G3/500, 256/20/CD-RW, $279.95
- 12" iBook G3/600, 128/20/CD, $239.95
- 12" iBook G3/800, 256/30/Combo, $379.95
- Pismo PowerBook G3/400, 192/6/Zip, $349.95
- 12" iBook G3/500, 192/10/CD, $284.95
- 12" iBook G3/700, 256/20/CD, $379.95
- 12" clamshell iBook G3/300, 64/3/CD, OS 9, $129.99
- 12" clamshell iBook G3/300, 256/3/CD, OS X 10.3, $189.99
- 12" iBook G3/500, 128/10/CD, OS X, $209
- 12" iBook G3/500, 128/30/CD, OS X, $279
- 12" iBook G3/600, 128/30/CD, OS X, $329
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