Home > Consumer Reviews > Apple PowerBook Laptop 15" M9421LL/A (1.33-GHz PowerPC G4, 256 MB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive)

Macs have never been for those with tight-wallets, but after having struggled with several low-price PCs from various companies I realize that you really do get what you pay for.

I was first drawn to the PowerBook line-up because of its simple look--come on, you have to admit it looks great. And not only does it look good on the outside, but the amazing OS X (that's pronounced oh-ess-ten) as well as the suite of included software, from iPhoto to iTunes to iChat, and the seamless way it all comes together is a wonderful thing.

Mine was not perfect, I will admit that--the sensor on the lid which told the computer it was closed and should sleep stopped working after 6 months, but Apple was amazingly fast at repairing the problem.

There's not much else I can say besides this--if you need a portable laptop, the PowerBooks are all just amazing. And the iBooks are also worth checking out.

Go to an Apple Store, have a rep show you what a Mac can do, and see what I mean.

I love my new powerbook! The only thing I really don't like is the ports being on the side. The old titaniums had the ports on the back behind a flimsy door, so I understand why they moved them. But now they are on the side and get in the way. It is difficult to use a connected mouse in the usb port because it now takes more tabletop space than it did before. However...it is a FABULOUS computer and the ports on the sides is a minor inconvenience.

I am a long time Windows user and I finally decided to try out a mac to see what all the fuss was about. After two days of use, I am in love. I also have some relatives that were only Windows user but drueled over my laptop.

Some Points I love about it
- when I turn off the room light, the laptop LCD dims and keys light up (AWESOME!)
- when I press FN+F9, I can see ALL the windows that are open. F11 and I can hide everything on my screen (very smooth and very useful). If I'm playing a game, I can hide it from my boss with one F11 button press.
- Do spywares not exist for the mac? I seem to get no popups
- Doesn't seem to crash as much as Windows. After a week, I have never had to force quit a software or reboot.
- everything is just so much more simpler (not too much going on on the screen.

Bad Point
- not many use it so hard to get any help or suggestions on it (only online).
- won't run many of my favorite programs like (Doom3, Robodemo, etc.)

This is probably the best laptop I have ever used or seen. The 1.33 ghz G4 is amazing! It blazes through anything you throw at it. The screen is bright and crisp. The bottom does get warm but not as hot as some WIndows Mac bashers would have you believe. This laptop also has some of the best battery life on any laptop as powerful as this one. the aluminum enclosure is beautiful and will braw ohhs and ahhs from anyone in the office. the apple on the outside of the case lights up for anyone who doesnt know this.

it simply took my interests of music/flash/movie up to a whole new level. the mechine's close to perfect,not to mention the sleek outlook.but i'd strongly recommend to get the extended warranty. after all,laptops are fragile.