Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2" M9676LL/A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, DVD/CD-RW Drive) review:
3 stars (GREAT PRODUCT / TERRIBLE SERVICE) - I just purchased the powerboook and was very happy with it. I had an issue with it and called the Apple "HELP LINE" to resolve it. Very smug and almost resenful reply from the techs. I just spent 2300.00 on a product, out of the mainstream and the response I got overshadowed the products performance, sadly to say. I like Apple products, also got the new 4gig iPod, but they will suffer so long as they cannot meet the customers concerns, much like microsoft stopped doing...
5 stars (This is a GREAT Laptop) - I love my Powerbook. The OTHER review for a computer I have in my reviews area was written by my husband. I am an Apple girl through and through.



I have had successful use of my Powerbook in the year since I bought it (July 2006). It is my 4th Apple. I have switched with ease to being a 100% laptop user with this computer as my other main computers have been desktop (iMac). I use it for basic applications in addition to my digital photo habit. I had to increase my memory up to 1.25 to handle my large iPhoto library and am actually considering another memory hit. I also run my digital music file through the network (off an external drive) with iTunes which is super cool and GREAT for parties. With the use of iTunes my husband on his Gateway is also able to run the music, which is even cooler.



I found that I had to switch to the Airport Base ($$) to keep my wireless connection going smoothly versus the Linksys(G) we owned. I just couldn't keep connected. Especially since I back up via the network every night, it was a huge aggravation. The Airport Base has fixed that problem.



This thing gets HOT. I noticed that immediately over my previous 12" iBook. I mostly use it at a little computer stand which helps.



I found it rather easy to get used to only one button after using a multiple button mouse. I had been concerned about that when I bought it.



Beware that the case scratches easily. I could kick myself - I didn't have a proper bag for my camera and would slip it into my laptop back pack. The flash boot scraped up the cover of my laptop within weeks of me buying it. :-(



The battery keeps the same life today (approx 2 hours) as it did a year ago. Much better than my husbands' windoze m505 by Gateway which now lasts 10-20 minutes.



Bottom line, I love Apple. It is a little more complicated than the general public is lead to believe. It is not as user-friendly as it used to be. And, their tactics of introducing a new OS and software bundle per year and charging a bundle without an upgrade option make it a bit like Microsoft (Or, Applesoft, you might say).



HOWEVER, I still love it. I love the iLife programs (which come included and installed.) They all integrate together. The address book works with mail, Safari, and iChat. iPhoto works with iMovie. iMovie works with iTunes and iDVD. Impressive. Smart. Apple is the perfect package for a gadget girl like me who uses a computer essentially to keep in touch - internet, mail, photos, video clips, etc. It's stylish, streamlined, and simple. .mac is a wonderful way to create simple yet stylish web pages to keep in touch with family and integrates beautifully with iPhoto. The iPhoto books I have created are beautiful. And, especially if you are interested in working with large picture files, you have to go with a Powerbook over an iBook.
5 stars (Powerbooks are simply the best!) - At the outset let me say that I have owned many computers over the years, and of them, many more windows machines than macs. But I am here to say that the 4th Gen. 15.2" Powerbook that I have owned since February is the best computer I have ever owned or used, period. This laptop reeks of quality. It is solid as a rock, and the display is beautiful. As far as speed is concerned, it is comparable to my Dell P4 2.8 ghz desktop. The best part of all is the OS X operating system. I've upgraded to Tiger (10.4.1) and have had no problems. The OS is so smooth and easy to use, that Windows XP now seems very crude in comparison. I currently run two Dell desktops at my house on a wireless network, and the PB links up w/o a problem. And, with OS X, file sharing between the computers is ridiculously easy. If you are considering a quality laptop, I highly recommend the Powerbook--you won't be disappointed!

Apple PowerBook Notebook 15.2- M9676LL-A (1.5 GHz PowerPC G4- 512 MB RAM- 80 GB Hard Drive- DVD-CD-R is the Personal Computers version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around  Too Low ToUSD.