Apple PowerBook G4 12.1 in. (M9690LL/A) Mac Notebook

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Average User Rating

(4.70 out of 5) from 6 reviews

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brad's Experience

(5.00 out of 5) by brad on Nov 20, 2007

Pros: Form factor is brilliant. Keyboard. Standard features. OS X.
Cons: One button trackpad. Annoying trackpad. Only two USB ports!
The Bottom Line: The 12" Powerbook remains a popular model today. It's still quite relevant. I love it. Check out the review.

The 12" Powerbook G4 1.5 gigahertz notebook is the best notebook computer I've owned. Is it still re ...
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Great but not perfect.

(4.00 out of 5) by trenta200 on Feb 22, 2007

Pros: Transition, Looks, portability, ease of use, interface, performance.
Cons: Performance, Battery Life, Screen Scratches, heat.
The Bottom Line: Great computer for student or someone who travels, bad for professionals who need serious performance.

Before I start my review I would like you to know that I try not to focus on the features, capabilit ...
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Converted! and it only took 15 years

(5.00 out of 5) by green on Apr 19, 2006

Pros: Perfect balance of portability and performance. More stock features than any other Notebook
Cons: You better love iTunes. Soft monitor enclosure.
The Bottom Line: Best in class for portability, power and features. A real no brainer

Never before have I made such a 180 degree switch in opinions; it is remarkable what actually owning ...
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After more than 6 months, it remains a solid performer

(5.00 out of 5) by andydg on Nov 26, 2005

Pros: Size, reliability, display, keyboard feel.
Cons: Built in display latch does not always catch.
The Bottom Line: It is great being able to just open up the display and begin using it immediately without having to think "will it lock up this time".

Before moving entirely over to Mac's, I had been an avid Think-Pad user. My favorite in IBM's line w ...
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So you know wanna know what I think after a year?

(5.00 out of 5) by brbishop on Jul 9, 2005

Pros: Light, easy to use, quality is high and finish is great.
Cons: Expensive to repair so buy that extended warranty.
The Bottom Line: Buy one if you are going to buy a PC and you will not look back. Great computer with great functionality. This is the last computer I hope to buy.

I like the computer. The computer body is solid. The screen is still bright and the computer seems t ...
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