G4/450 MHz Cube vs 12 Inch G4/1.33 GHz PowerBook ... Is The PowerBook Always Faster?
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6/1/04
Introduction
This Buyer's Guide compares the G4/450 MHz Cube which was released in July of 2000, to the 12 Inch G4/1.33 GHz PowerBook with the Combo optical drive, released in April, 2004. This represents almost a 4 year span of time.
Below you will find specifications and features, performance, and price comparisons. We also provide further links where you can do additional research, should you so wish.
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2 USB 2.0 Ports (480 Mbps)
1 FireWire Port (400 Mbps)
Audio in & out
Bluetooth 1.1 built in
Video
1920-by-1200-pixel resolution at 32 bits per pixel (millions of colors) on external display
ADC output
VGA output - 15-pin mini D-Sub
12.1-inch (diagonal) TFT
1024 x 768
2048 x 1536 support on external display
Mini-DVI port
DVI output using included mini-DVI to DVI adapter
ADC output using optional Apple DVI to ADC Adapter
VGA output using included mini-DVI to VGA adapter
S-video and composite video output using mini-DVI to video adapter (sold separately)
Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports up to 1024 by 768 pixels on the built-in display and up to 2048 by 1536 pixels on an external display, both at millions of color
Specification Notes
Digital amplifier and speakers with Harman Kardon audio technology
Size and weight
Height:9.8 inches (24.8 cm)
Width:7.7 inches (19.5 cm)
Depth:7.7 inches (19.5 cm)
Weight:Approximately 14 pounds (6.4 kg)
Graphics test is based on CineBench 2003. In this type of image rendering, the graphics card on the 15 inch model is clearly superior. (GL-HW)
Graphics Software test is based on CineBench 2003 this type of image rendering is done in software (4D Shading)
The 'General Interface' test is based on Let1kWindowsBloom, which is freely available.
The Photoshop score is based on the BareFeats Photoshop Action Script, which you can download and run on your own machine, if you have Photoshop.
In drive performance, though the PowerBook is ahead in one test, it lags in the other. Hard drives on PowerBooks just aren't as fast as their Desktop counterparts.
In the General Interface test, though the Cube is far behind, it would no doubt be even further if it did not have a generous 1MB of L2 cache ... twice that of the PowerBook
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For more detailed performance results see this page
Price & Bundle Comparisons
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Base Machine DeskJet 5850 wireless printer, $100 after rebate ($199 up front) PSC 2410 multifunction printer, $200 after rebate ($299 up front) PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($199 up front) Photosmart 7660 inkjet photo printer, $50 after rebate ($149 up front) DeskJet 5150 inkjet printer, free after rebate ($99 up front) DeskJet 5650 inkjet printer, $30 after rebate ($129 up front)
Shipping charges are to California - your mileage may vary. Also prices quoted are for the bare machine and do not reflect RAM installation charges (usually $40), nor the in-store prices of add-on products for which there is a rebate. Shipping charges (if any) for bundled products , also are not reflected in the prices above.
Shipping charges are to California - your mileage may vary. Also prices quoted are for the bare machine and do not reflect RAM installation charges (usually $40), nor the in-store prices of add-on products for which there is a rebate. Shipping charges (if any) for bundled products , also are not reflected in the prices above.
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6/1/04 
This Buyer's Guide compares the G4/450 MHz Cube which was released in July of 2000, to the 12 Inch G4/1.33 GHz PowerBook with the Combo optical drive, released in April, 2004. This represents almost a 4 year span of time.
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DeskJet 5850 wireless printer, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
PSC 2175 all-in-one, $100 after rebate ($199 up front)
