* Weight: Approximately 4.6 pounds
* Display: 12.1-inch (diagonal), 1,024×768 (XGA) display
* Price: Starts at $1,499
* CPU: 1.5GHz PowerPC G4

* Memory: Up to 1GB of RAM
* Graphics: Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200
* Hard drive: 80GB or 100GB (5,400rpm)
* Optical drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW or double-layer DVD burner

“Apple’s most portable PowerBook has the same size and resolution display as the 12-inch iBook, but it’s lighter and features better components: a 1.5GHz PowerPC G4 processor; an 80GB, 5,400rpm hard drive; 64MB of dedicated video RAM; and a single-layer DVD burner. In addition, the 12-inch PowerBook has a number of multimedia connections including DVI, VGA, and S-Video. It also comes with a more business-oriented software bundle that includes Art Directors Toolkit, OmniOutliner, and QuickBooks for Mac. For the basic user, the 12-inch iBook is a better deal, but if you need more professional features, a performance boost, or the most lightweight design available, the 12-inch PowerBook is a good choice.” - CNET writes about this notebook. Read full review of Apple PowerBook 12-inch at CNET.

This entry was posted on February 10, 2006 and is filed under Apple.