Strengths: Portability. Firewire, Airport, Bluetooth built in. Fast boot, handles large graphic-intense files with ease (1.25 Gigs Ram)
Weakness: Screen brightness (too dim). Battery life. This baby runs HOT. (Not a laptop except in Fargo.)
I went back and forth over buying a G5 tower and this little Powerbook. I settled on the Powerbook with an additional 17" Studio Display, wireless Apple Keyboard and a BT500 Bluetooth mouse. I have not regretted the decision. It takes up a lot less space, I have the advantage of two screens--tools on one, work on the other, and best of all I can unplug her and take my files anywhere. I also get a LOT of comments about what a cute computer. It's diminutive size is an attractant and conversation starter. Almost as good as having a puppy, and no mess on the carpet.
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Big Book. Small Package.
Strengths: Portability. Firewire, Airport, Bluetooth built in. Fast boot, handles large graphic-intense files with ease (1.25 Gigs Ram)
Weakness: Screen brightness (too dim). Battery life. This baby runs HOT. (Not a laptop except in Fargo.)
I went back and forth over buying a G5 tower and this little Powerbook. I settled on the Powerbook with an additional 17" Studio Display, wireless Apple Keyboard and a BT500 Bluetooth mouse. I have not regretted the decision. It takes up a lot less space, I have the advantage of two screens--tools on one, work on the other, and best of all I can unplug her and take my files anywhere. I also get a LOT of comments about what a cute computer. It's diminutive size is an attractant and conversation starter. Almost as good as having a puppy, and no mess on the carpet.
69% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful?