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Apple Updates $999 MacBook White with GeForce 9400M
Graphics, Retains FireWire & DVI
In another of its
inexplicable "stealth" hardware upgrades, Apple has quietly - but
somewhat dramatically - enhanced its price leader, polycarbonate-bodied
MacBook White, replacing
the poky old Intel GMA X3100 integrated graphics chipset with the same
(claimed to be up to 5x faster) Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics used in
the Unibody MacBooks
and the MacBook Air.
The entry-level MacBook also gets slightly downclocked from its
erstwhile 2.1 GHz to the same 2.0 GHz Penryn Core 2 Duo CPU with
3 MB on-chip shared L2 cache used in the base Unibody MacBook, but
it gains a respectable 2 GB of standard RAM, and - yippee! - it still
comes with a FireWire 400 port. Unchanged are the standard 120 GB 5400
rpm hard disk (upgradable to 320 GB) and dual-layer 8x SuperDrive.
Aside from that, it has the old-school while polycarbonate enclosure
form factor that dates back to the dual-USB iBook of May 2001 instead
of a cutting-edge technology unibody case carved from a single block of
aluminum. I would say the only serious shortcoming with this machine
compared with the $300 more expensive base unibody is that it still has
a traditional CCFL tube display backlight instead of LED
backlighting.
I would rate this model a particularly attractive value, perhaps the
most machine for the money in an Apple laptop ever.
For more on the updated model, see The Nvidia MacBook White
Value Equation.
Mac Laptop Sales Up 34%, Desktops Down 25%
Macsimum
News's Dennis Sellers reports:
"Okay, Apple, it's time for some desktop revs. For the December
quarter Apple sold over over 2.5 million Macs, a nine percent increase
over the same period a year-ago. Laptop sales were up 34 percent
year-over-year, but desktop sales were down 25 percent...."
Macintosh Unit Sales, holiday quarter 2004 through holiday quarter
2008.
Editor's note: For our take on the drop in desktop sales, see
Why Mac Desktop Sales
Are on the Decline. dk
Link:
Mac Laptop Sales Up 34 Percent, Desktops Down 25 Percent
Notes from Apple's Q1 2009 Financial Results
Call
AppleInsider's
Aidan Malley reports:
"Apple said first quarter profit has risen to $1.61 billion, or
$1.78 per diluted share for the three-month period ended December 27,
2008; the figure readily beats consensus expectations of $1.39 per
share....
"Apple sold 2.524 million Macs in the period, which is 9 percent
more than it managed a year earlier.
"Of those Macs, 728,000 were desktops and 1.796 million were
notebooks; while the desktop figure is a 25 percent drop in units
versus the end of 2007 and a 31 percent dip in revenue, notebooks
surged 34 percent in units and 23 percent in revenue....
"Customer response to the new MacBook and MacBook Pro is 'very
strong.'
"Explaining the iMac drop, the company says that this reflects a
shift towards portables and notes that IDC stats saw a 16 percent
shrink in the world desktop market during the last quarter...."
Link:
Notes of Interest for Apple's Q1 2009 Financial Results Call
MacBooks Priced Competitively
PC World's
James A. Martin says:
"Last week I offered some lessons learned during 2008, which
included the realizations that using
eBay to sell your laptop can be dicey and that netbooks can quickly
lose their allure. I'm back this week with three more a-ha moments from
2008: Mac laptops aren't necessarily more expensive than Windows
machines; airplanes are the new Internet cafes; and video chats are
lots of fun but can be distracting.
"In July 2008 I compared the specs and prices of three MacBook
portables to three Windows laptops. I discovered that in some cases,
MacBooks are priced competitively and can even cost less than similarly
configured Windows competitors. Add to this the fact that Apple
continues to get top scores for service and product reliability, and
Mac laptops can be extremely attractive...."
Link:
Macs vs. Windows Laptops
Macs Really Are Overpriced!
BusinessWeek's
Stephen Wildstrom says:
"For a long time I have maintained that Macs weren't really that
expensive compared to Windows PCs; it's just that Apple refused to make
low-end systems. Recently, I've been suspecting that situation was
changing. But I was shocked by what I discovered when I actually worked
the numbers.
"I decided to compare a 15-in. MacBook Pro
with a Dell XPS M1530. I chose the Dell because it is a premium
notebook with which I come very close to matching the hardware
configuration of the MacBook....
"But the Dell can be had in this custom configuration for $1,324,
and Dell often will discount this during promotions. The MacBook
fetches $1,999, with discounts (other than academic pricing, which Dell
also offers) rare to nonexistent...."
Editor's note: The Dell XPS M1530 is one of hundreds of
plastic-bodied Windows laptops that compete with each other on price.
It has a 15.4" 1280 x 800 display with GeForce 8600 graphics and is up
to 1.4" thick. By comparison, the Unibody MacBook Pro has an aluminum
chassis, a 15.4" 1440 x 900 display and two graphics processors
(GeForce 9400M and 9600M GT), and is under 1" thin. BusinessWeek does
everyone a disservice by not mentioning these significant differences.
dk
Link:
Wow! Macs Really Are Overpriced
One Very Un-Pro Thing About USB Ports on Unibody
MacBooks
Gizmodo's John Mahoney says:
"When I pulled my MacBook Pro out for its first field run at CES,
one limitation I hadn't previously anticipated arose. It's something
you should consider if you're using anything larger than standard USB
plugs.
"When I went to plug in my Verizon EV-DO card, all was well. But
when I moved to hook up my digital camera's USB cable in the other
port, my smile turned upside down - just like the old plastic MacBooks,
there is almost zero clearance in between the two USB ports, meaning
anything that's slightly above the normal plug size will block the
other opening. Guhhhh...."
Link:
The One Very Un-Pro Thing About the New Unibody MacBooks' USB
Ports
We Miss FireWire, But Do We Really Need It?
AppleTell's
Aaron Kraus says:
"To preface this article, yes it has been several months since Apple
gave us the thumbs-down on FireWire by axing it from the latest round
of MacBook updates (it survives on the MacBook Pro, but only in the
less popular FireWire 800 form). Much has been said, though little has
been done - although there is an online petition to bring FireWire back
to the MacBook. But a conversation with a client and an Apple Genius at
my local Apple store recently brought the issue back for a while, and
it is worth sharing...."
Link:
Sure We Miss FireWire, But Do We Really Need It?
Installing Windows 7 on a Unibody MacBook Takes All
Afternoon
Cult of Mac's
Pete Mortensen reports:
"Having read a few of the tutorials on how to install the new
Windows 7 beta on a Mac with Boot Camp, I decided to take the plunge
myself today on my still sparkling-new unibody MacBook 2.4 GHz. (This
post is actually being written in Firefox on Windows 7 - eww)
"And what I learned is that you had really better be prepared to
spend several hours to get it working properly. The link I've provided
above is pretty handy, but it has some tricks to it that will not be
immediately apparent without some trial and error. Read on to make the
essential tweaks to the tutorial needed to make it work on MacBooks,
not just MacBook Pros, read on...."
Link:
How To: Windows 7 on Unibody MacBook Takes All Afternoon
Blog Claims Apple Working on 15" MacBook Air
AppleInsider's
Zach Spear reports:
"A Chinese-language blog with a debatable track record claims Apple
is working on a 15" MacBook Air with more information to come in the
"second half" of this year.
"Translated from Chinese by Google Translate, the recent entry on
Apple.pro said, 'It is understood that Apple is producing more than the
current MBA size MacBook Air (15"?).' (Apple's current MacBook Air, of
course, ships with a 13.3" display.)
"'Core architecture will use Intel processors, the latest
. . . from the current ultra-low voltage processor "Core 2",'
the report claims. '[This will] make a stunning ultra-portable suitable
for the older poor eyesight.'"
Link:
Apple Working on 15" MacBook Air, Says Blog
15" MacBook Air Misses the Point
The
Apple Blog's Darrell Etherington says:
"A number of blogs are reporting on the possibility that Apple might
be working on a new, 15" model MacBook Air....
"The MacBook Air currently offered by Apple is very much a niche
product. It trades power for enhanced portability, and I honestly
believe that it appeals to consumers more as a status symbol than
anything else.... anyone who would really value the extra screen real
estate would also probably want a better performer, and go for the
MacBook Pro.
"I think that if Apple is genuinely planning a new, larger model of
MacBook Air, regardless of the new features they introduce (better
battery, optical drive, etc.), they would be in danger of proving
themselves drastically out of touch with the market. It would be like
Chrysler or GM putting their money into developing luxury pick-up
trucks in today's automotive climate...."
Link:
Apple to Produce 15" MacBook Air, Continue Missing the Point?
4-Finger Gestures Coming to Older MacBooks via
Snow Leopard
9 to 5 Mac's
Chauncey Dupree reports:
"According to one of our readers, older MacBooks and MacBook Pros
are going to be able to use the four finger gestures. Who said no new
features in Snow Leopard?!"
Link: Four Finger
Gestures Coming to Older MacBooks via Snow Leopard
Up Close with the 17" MacBook Pro's Battery
Macworld's
Chris Barylick reports:
"When Phil Schiller, Apple's vice president of worldwide product
marketing, introduced the company's 17" unibody MacBook Pro notebook at
Macworld Expo, he spent a good chunk of time talking about the laptop's
battery. Touting that it would 'deliver our longest battery life ever,'
he even played a video of detailing the challenges of creating a better
battery without taking up more space or weight than in previous
models....
"...unlike with the MacBook and 15" MacBook Pro, the 17" MacBook
Pro's battery is not easily removable or user-replaceable - a sticking
point with many users...."
Link: Up
Close with the 17" MacBook Pro's Battery
Some PC Makers Don't Know What to Do with
Netbooks
USA Today's
Byron Acohido reports:
"Netbooks, those pint-size laptops that unexpectedly sold like hot
cakes last year, are making life stressful for Hewlett-Packard, Dell
and Microsoft.
"They're trying to determine whether netbooks represent a new
category of low-cost computers ideally suited for these times - or a
flash-in-the-pan....
"HP is experimenting with consumer models and promoting netbooks for
limited business-use scenarios.
"Asus, the upstart Taiwanese PC maker that launched the netbooks
category in late 2007, is pushing to make them ubiquitous. It sells 20
models, including a touch-screen version.
"The dilemma: Big tech suppliers remain heavily reliant on sales of
high-powered, high-priced laptops to drive profits. Profit margins are
razor thin on netbooks...."
Link:
Some PC Makers Don't Know What to Do with Netbooks
Apple Tells Dual-Link DVI Display Adapter
Customers Their Monitors Are Incompatible
Gizmodo's
Jason Chen reports:
"Users of Apple's Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter are
still experiencing the distortion issues, but now Apple Engineering is
supposedly telling people this is only compatible with the Apple Cinema
Display . . . and not with any other 30" displays on the
market now. They are, you know, "technically" compatible, except for
the distortion issues we outlined here...."
Link:
Apple Tells Dual-Link DVI Display Adapter Customers Their Monitors Are
Incompatible
Products
MatteBook: Matte Finish Screen Upgrade for 15"
Unibody MacBook Pro
PR: TechRestore, Inc.
has announced that they have begun offering the only Matte Finish
screen replacement service for 15" Unibody MacBook Pro systems.
The new service offers an option for owners of the new 15" MacBook
Pro systems, that for personal or professional reasons, do not wish to
use the high-gloss, shiny screen and glass that is factory installed.
The Overnight MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Matte Finish Screen Replacement
Service has a 24-hour turnaround time and flat-rate pricing of $199
that includes installation of a new replacement LCD screen, free return
shipping and a 1-year warranty on parts and labor.
Unlike simple anti-glare covers, which can distort images and skew
colors, the TechRestore upgrade involves removing the glossy, glass
screen cover and replacing the glossy LCD with a matte-finish screen
that has the exact same specifications as the original; same
resolution, same color depth, same LED backlight. TechRestore installs
a custom black bezel around the edge of the screen that matches the
finish of the MacBook Pro and blends in nicely with the matte finish
look. The bezel has all the required holes in it for the iSight and
other items that sit at the top of the MacBook Pro screen housing.
15" MacBook Pro with MatteBook upgrade (left) and without (right).
"Many of our
customers have requested a non-glossy screen option to reduce the glare
and reflection of the standard MacBook Pro Unibody screen", said
Shannon Jean, Founder and President of TechRestore. "We love the new
MacBook Pro systems and we're thrilled to be able to offer this new
service option."
Previewed at Macworld Expo 2009, the TechRestore Overnight MacBook
Pro 15" Unibody Matte Finish Screen Replacement Service won the
Ziff-Davis (ZD Net) Best of Show award and received high praise by
numerous publications, including Macworld magazine that stated "This
is, quite honestly, the machine I feel Apple should have launched as
the new Unibody MacBook Pro. The engineering of the new bezel (in a
nice matte black finish) is perfect; it looks just as good as the one
on the stock MacBook Pro machine sitting next to it in TechRestore's
booth."
The service is available immediately, with over 2000 convenient
local drop-off locations throughout the country. Interested parties can
learn more by visiting TechRestore.com or by calling
1-888-572-7372.
Link:
MatteBook Service
Uniea Haptique Hard Case for Aluminum MacBook
PR: Universal Electronic Accessories ("Uniea"), a
leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electronic accessories,
wrapped up its promotional efforts at this year's Macworld convention
and expo declaring tremendous success in promoting its brand name and
newest products to an American audience. Uniea's display, together with
the added exposure of being a major sponsor at Macworld 2009, brought a
steady cavalcade of visitors by its booth, attracting a wide array of
attendees, ranging from distributors, resellers, and professional tech
writers to everyday consumers and Mac enthusiasts.
Of particular interest to Macworld guests was the newly revealed
Haptique, a hard case for the MacBook that features a uniquely soft and
textured feel while still retaining a firm, durable design. Business
professionals, writers, and MacBook users alike were highly impressed
with both the feel of the Haptique's unique material as well as the
wide range of available colors. Ms. Charlotte Chak, Brand Director for
Uniea, commented:
"The
Haptique represents Uniea's most exciting and forward-looking product
to date. Its innovative design and construction, which combines the
look and feel of a soft case with the total protection of a hard case,
appealed to nearly everyone at Macworld who had a chance to see it.
Most of the people I spoke to described it as 'really impressive.'"
Haptique for MacBook Aluminum
- Hard, protective case with soft, textured feel
- Surface features a leather-like pattern with rich tactile feel
- Ultra-soft interior lining protects the surface of your MacBook
from scratches
- Effective ventilation port keeps your MacBook cool
- Fast, easy access to all ports
Available colors: White, Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Orange
Price: $49.95
With Uniea seeking to make strong inroads into the US and European
market this year, the Haptique is positioned to help launch the new
company into the American and European limelight. It is anticipated
that many favorable product reviews will surface on the pages of
leading tech magazines, blogs, and other tech-oriented media outlets
over the next quarter, touting the Haptique's innovative design as well
as Uniea's promising growth as a leading designer and manufacturer of
consumer electronics accessories.
Link: Uniea
iSobre Handmade Leather Sleevecases for MacBook
Air, MacBook and MacBook Pro
PR: The Spanish firm
iSobre has updated its line of leather sleeves for the MacBook and
MacBook Air, and added a version of the new "Minimal" model for the
15.4" MacBook Pro. These 100% hand made leather sleeves have a smooth,
practical and sleek design that makes them as special as your 'Book.
iSobre has also expanded its line to include five iPhone cases.
The Vintage (an update of the original iSobre sleeve) has two sample
red buttons and resembles the style of an office Manila envelope.
It is made from high quality
full-grain cowhide leather with a soft tanning finish via a two-sided
tanning process - soft and sleek on the outside and with a suede-like
finish on the inside. The Vintage has a single stitching all around
with a cut-edge finish and is compatible with the MacBook and MacBook
Air.
The Urban is touted as a more
fashionable look for iSobre, Made from high quality full-grain cowhide
leather using a white tanning finish with a two-sided tanning process -
natural on the outside and a suede-like (colored) finish on the inside.
Urban is available with green, blue, or fuschia lining, and has white
single stitching all round with a cut-edge finish and two central white
leather buttons. The Urban can accommodate both MacBook and MacBook
Air
Minimal is a premium high quality
full-grain cowhide black leather envelope that takes on iSobre
luxurious new level. It also comes in two versions; one for the MacBook
and MacBook Air, and the second larger one for the MacBook Pro 15.4
inch.
iSobre Minimal has a green interior
made of Nubuck, which gives it a velvet-like feel, and elegance and
padding for your computer. It has double stitching all around with a
turned edge finish and two leather central buttons.
All iSobre sleeves are handmade.
The iSobre is made in Cadiz (south of Spain in the Andalusian
Region).
Shipping will be made through FedEx and calculated automatically
within PayPal.
Link: iSobre
Wooden Laptop Case from Rainer Spehl
PR: Rainer Spehl works hands-on in furniture, interior
and exhibition design, as well as on his own collection of furniture
and products and designing individual pieces for private clients.
His
designs show a strong interest in craftmanship and its utilisation. The
choice of material, the detailing and the incorporation of the
respective surroundings are characteristic for his work - aiming to be
of the highest standard; functionally - as well as aesthetically.
Spehl's Wooden Laptop Case with leather lining and magnetic closing
device for Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro 15 inch is one such
product.
For pricing contact Rainer Spehl from the link on his Website.
Photographs by Achim Hatzius.
Link: Wooden Laptop Case from
Rainer Spehl
Software
SeisMaCalibrate 1.4 Calibrates MacBook/MacBook Pro
Sudden Motion Sensor
PR:
SeisMaCalibrate is a Mac OS X Cocoa application that calibrates your
MacBook or MacBook Pro's Sudden Motion Sensor. Once calibrated, my
seismology tool SeisMac will be much more accurate.
SeisMaCalibrate is a Mac OS X Cocoa application that calibrates your
Macintosh laptop's Sudden Motion Sensor. Once calibrated, my seismology
tool SeisMac will be much more accurate.
SeisMaCalibrate is based on SMSLib, my open-source Sudden Motion
Sensor access library.
New in version 1.4:
- Fixed bug on OS X 10.5 writing corrupt calibrations
- Fixed crashing bug when reading corrupt calibrations
- Worked around OS X 10.5 bug drawing rotated buttons
- Added calibration for MacBook Pro LED Backlight 2007
System requirements: Mac OS X 10.4 or later, SeisMac.
System support: PPC/Intel
Freeware
Link: SeisMaCalibrate
Bargain 'Books
Bargain 'Books are used unless otherwise indicated. New and
refurbished units have a one-year Apple warranty and are eligible for
AppleCare.
PowerBook, iBook, and MacBook profiles linked in our Portable Mac Index.
Lots of MacBooks to choose from this week starting at $799, several
Unibodys, and some price cuts on old school MacBook Pro 15".
- refurb 1.6 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $999
- refurb 1.8 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $1,399
- HOT refurb 1.8 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/64 SSD, $1,299
- refurb 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/Combo, $799
- refurb 2.1 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $849
- refurb 2.1 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $999
- refurb 2.16 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/120/SD, $899
- refurb 2.2 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/160/SD, $999
- refurb 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook, white, 2 GB/160/SD, $949
- refurb 2.0 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,099
- refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,349
- refurb 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,399
- refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499
- refurb 15" 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,699
- refurb 15" 2.5 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,499
- refurb 15" 2.6 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200 rpm/SD,
$1,799
- refurb 15" 2.53 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 4 GB/320/SD, $2,149
- refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,799
- refurb 17" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,849
- refurb hi-res 17" 2.4 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/160/SD,
$1,999
- refurb 17" 2.5 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,899
- refurb hi-res 17" 2.5 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD,
$1,899
- refurb 17" 2.5 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,999
- refurb 17" 2.6 GHz hi-res Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200
rpm/SD, $2,299
- 1.6 GHz MacBook Air, 2 GB/80, $1,199.99
- 15" 1.83 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD, $849.99
- 15" 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/80/SD, $899.99
- 15" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, $949
- 17" 2.16 GHz Core Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,199
- 17" 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro, 1 GB/120/SD, $1,399
- 2.0 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/160/SD, $1,199.99
- 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,498.99
- 15" 2.4 GHz Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200/SD, $1,399.99
- 15" 2.6 GHz Penryn MacBook Pro, 2 GB/200 @ 7200 RPM/SD,
$1,649.99
- 15" 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 2 GB/250/SD, $1,799.99
- 15" 2.53 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro, 4 GB/320/SD, $2,329.99
- 2.1 GHz MacBook White, 1 GB/120/SD, $999.99 less $50 mail-in rebate
= $949.99 shipped
- 12" iBook G3/500 MHz, 128/10/CD, $169.99
- 12" iBook G3/600 MHz, 128/15/CD, $249.99
- 12" iBook G3/700 MHz, 128/20/Combo, $329.99
- 12" iBook G3/800 MHz, 256/30/Combo, $399.99
- 12" iBook G3/900 MHz, 256/40/Combo, $489.99
- 1.83 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo, 60 day warranty,
$594.99
- 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, white, 512/60/Combo, 60 day warranty,
$659.99
- 2.0 GHz Core Duo MacBook, black, 512/80/SD, 60 day warranty,
$719.99
- 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, white, 1 GB/80/SD, 60 day warranty,
$769.99
- 2.0 GHz Core 2 MacBook, black, 1 GB/120/SD, 60 day warranty,
$799.99
- 15" titanium PowerBook G4/867 MHz, 256/30/Combo, $549.99
- 15" titanium PowerBook G4/1 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $699.99
- 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.25 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $599.99
- 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.33 GHz, 256/60/Combo, $639.99
- 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 1 GB/80/Combo, $679.99
- 15" aluminum PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1 GB/80/SD, APX, $729.99
- 15" hi-res aluminum PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 512/80/SD, APX,
$799.99
- 15" 1.83 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD, 90 day warranty, $899.99
- 15" 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/80/SD 90 day warranty, $979.99
- 15" 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 512/100/SD 90 day warranty, $1,099.99
- 15" 2.16 GHz MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, 90 day warranty,
$1,179.99
- 2.4 GHz MacBook, white, 4 GB/160/SD, $1,049
- 1.83 GHz MacBook, 1 GB/80/Combo, APX, $600
- 15" hi-res PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1 GB/80/SD, $715
- 15" hi-res PowerBook G4/1.67 GHz, 1.5 GB/100/SD, $805
- 2.0 GHz MacBook Pro, 1 GB/100/SD, APX, $969
- 12" iBook G4/1 GHz, 512/30/Combo, $499.95
- 12" iBook G4/1.33 GHz, 768/40/Combo, AP, AppleCare, $599.95
- 15" PowerBook G4/1.5 GHz, 1 GB/80/Combo, APX, $799.95
For deals on current and discontinued 'Books, see our 13" MacBook and MacBook Pro,
MacBook Air, 13" MacBook Pro, 15" MacBook Pro, 17" MacBook Pro, 12" PowerBook G4, 15" PowerBook G4, 17" PowerBook G4, titanium PowerBook G4,
iBook G4, PowerBook G3, and iBook G3 deals.
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